Assistant Headteacher

ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER

Required for The Satellite Secondary School – part of The Bridge Trust

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and innovative secondary leader to join our team as our school expands. We are a small school, with up to 90 pupils, split between primary and secondary.

Salary Grade: Inner London Leadership Pay Scale 5 – 9

Are you an exceptional teacher looking for your next career move? The Satellite school would like to hear from you!

We are a fun and innovative specialist school based in Islington and we are looking for:

• An excellent middle or senior leader with a successful track record of impacting positively upon student progress
• Positive and creative, with a flexible approach to leading staff
• Forward-thinking, inspirational and receptive to change
• Skilled in teaching GCSEs and experience of BTECs and Functional Skills qualifications
• Able to respond to behaviour with resilience using a sensitive and positive approach

Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas for this position.

Our story:

The secondary school renovation was completed in 2023, providing a wonderful, calm learning environment.

We are a school for students with autism and follow key areas of the National Curriculum alongside a core Satellite curriculum tailored to the needs of our students. We use a positive behaviour approach which supports our students to develop the skills to become safe, independent and resilient young people.

The Bridge Trust

The Satellite school is part of The Bridge Trust which is a unique Multi Academy Trust. The Trust which consists of five special schools, two primary schools, a Training & Development Service and an Outreach Service. We are an ambitious family of schools that embraces the individuality of everyone – children and adults.

In return, we can offer you:

• Excellent professional development opportunities linked with The Bridge Trust family of schools
• A chance to help define the school and progress your career
• Small class sizes with specialist teaching assistant support
• SEND training including ASC and ADHD
• A supportive community and a committed team of staff that are equally determined to give students the best possible opportunities
• Schools UK, Schroders, Dell Advantage, Salary extras bike scheme and access to the Blue Light Card

Find out more:

To view more information about our school, please visit the vacancies page on our school website: Satellite Provision Website

To apply, please click on the apply now link to be redirected to the application form.

If you wish to have an informal conversation about the position, please contact the school office by email on satellite@thebridgetrust.academy

We strongly encourage applicants to visit us at our newly renovated secondary school to meet our students and staff team. If you have the requisite skills and would like to find out more, please contact our administration officer on 0207 619 1000 option 3 for Satellite, followed by option 2 for School Office

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

The Bridge Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure and children’s barred list check where relevant.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subsequent amendments to this Act.

At The Bridge Trust, we want all our employees to feel included, bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and truly believe that diversity drives innovation.