Assistant Headteacher for EYFS
| Posting date: | 07 September 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 October 2024 |
| Location: | London, E1 2ND |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d417a7e0-344b-484e-afae-54dad1266274 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
In addition to carrying out the professional duties of a school teacher (as described in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document 2023) and being a strong team player in the School Leadership Team, the Assistant Headteacher will lead a team of two Year groups (e.g. Nursery and Reception) and be responsible for:
raising standards and ensuring good progress and achievement of individuals and groups of children in their teams;
providing professional challenge and support to ensure great learning which is consistent over time;
having overall responsibility for the personal development and well-being of all the children in the team and contribute to those across the school;
monitoring, evaluating and reviewing aspects of education in accordance with the school’s agreed policy and protocols;
providing guidance on the curriculum planning, teaching strategies, feedback and assessment, and enrichment activities to team members;
providing induction and support with performance management, and;
carrying out other particular duties as assigned by the Headteacher to ensure the effective running of the school and good achievement of all children.
The Assistant Headteacher will be an effective member of the School Leadership Team (SLT) and will play a major role under the overall direction of the Headteacher in:
formulating the aims and objectives of the school;
identifying key priorities and contributing to strategic plans;
establishing the policies through which they shall be achieved;
managing staff and resources to that end, and;
monitoring progress towards their achievement.
The post holder will also undertake any duties of a similar nature, and professional duties of the Headteacher reasonably delegated to the post-holder by the Headteacher. The duties and responsibilities of the post may vary from time to time according to the changing needs and priorities of the school.
What the school offers its staff
Bigland Green offers:
§ curious children who are eager to learn, and have good support from parents;
§ dedicated, committed and highly skilled staff members driven by the school’s mission and its ‘Learning Vision’;
§ a strong commitment to high quality CPD for all staff members and governors;
§ well-established systems for a healthy work-life balance for all staff members;
§ a highly supportive governing body, and;
a modern, spacious building with exceptionally good resources for inside & outside learning; and very good transport links.
Commitment to safeguarding
Bigland Green Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. We are dedicated to equality and valuing diversity.
In addition to carrying out the professional duties of a school teacher (as described in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document 2023) and being a strong team player in the School Leadership Team, the Assistant Headteacher will lead a team of two Year groups (e.g. Nursery and Reception) and be responsible for:
raising standards and ensuring good progress and achievement of individuals and groups of children in their teams;
providing professional challenge and support to ensure great learning which is consistent over time;
having overall responsibility for the personal development and well-being of all the children in the team and contribute to those across the school;
monitoring, evaluating and reviewing aspects of education in accordance with the school’s agreed policy and protocols;
providing guidance on the curriculum planning, teaching strategies, feedback and assessment, and enrichment activities to team members;
providing induction and support with performance management, and;
carrying out other particular duties as assigned by the Headteacher to ensure the effective running of the school and good achievement of all children.
The Assistant Headteacher will be an effective member of the School Leadership Team (SLT) and will play a major role under the overall direction of the Headteacher in:
formulating the aims and objectives of the school;
identifying key priorities and contributing to strategic plans;
establishing the policies through which they shall be achieved;
managing staff and resources to that end, and;
monitoring progress towards their achievement.
The post holder will also undertake any duties of a similar nature, and professional duties of the Headteacher reasonably delegated to the post-holder by the Headteacher. The duties and responsibilities of the post may vary from time to time according to the changing needs and priorities of the school.
What the school offers its staff
Bigland Green offers:
§ curious children who are eager to learn, and have good support from parents;
§ dedicated, committed and highly skilled staff members driven by the school’s mission and its ‘Learning Vision’;
§ a strong commitment to high quality CPD for all staff members and governors;
§ well-established systems for a healthy work-life balance for all staff members;
§ a highly supportive governing body, and;
a modern, spacious building with exceptionally good resources for inside & outside learning; and very good transport links.
Commitment to safeguarding
Bigland Green Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. We are dedicated to equality and valuing diversity.