Assistant Headteacher
| Posting date: | 09 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2025 |
| Location: | Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0AB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 63f519f0-8f15-42f3-86b9-e771dcae14bd |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Full-time experienced teacher to lead Key Stage 1
Abbey Primary School is a successful school that makes a difference every day to the life chances of the pupils who attend. We are committed to giving every pupil the best possible start in life, irrespective of background or circumstance.
The school is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative, dynamic and highly motivated teacher to lead our dedicated, high-performing and supportive staff team to continue to raise achievement.
The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about current approaches to effective curriculum design; understand what outstanding teaching and learning looks like and bring high energy, enthusiasm, and new ideas through a diligent, committed approach. The candidate should have excellent knowledge of Early Reading and Phonics. This post is suited to someone who enjoys a challenge and is passionate about making a difference to the life chances of the children they teach.
This is a unique opportunity to develop your leadership experience in preparation for Deputy Headship. You will be responsible for leading teaching and learning across Key Stage 1.
The successful candidate will need to:
• Be an outstanding teacher demonstrating flair, enthusiasm and a sense of humour
• Have authentic enthusiasm for teamwork and collaboration
• Have high expectations (of self, colleagues and the children)
• Have experience of influencing change and inspiring others
• Have a ‘growth mindset’ approach to learning
• Be a true team player with excellent interpersonal and motivational skills
• Be a proactive, innovative and invested member of the Senior Leadership Team
•
What the school offers its staff
• Happy, hard-working and motivated children who enjoy learning
• A welcoming and supportive school community which is inclusive
• Hard working, supportive and caring colleagues
• A supportive and forward-thinking governing body
• A well-resourced attractive working environment
• Membership of the Believe Academy Trust and a commitment to your induction and continued professional development
We actively encourage you to visit our school to see us at work. Please contact our School Office Manager, Charlotte Mellors, to arrange a visit. Application forms and further details are available on the school website. Closing date is Wed 7th May 2025 @ 12:00pm. Shortlisting will take place on Friday 9th May. Interviews will take place on Friday 16th May.
Abbey Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. Appointments to any post are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check, a barred list check and Disqualification Declaration. A start date for successful job applicants will not be confirmed until clearance from all the above checks has been obtained. The job role you are applying for is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations, an online check will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Full-time experienced teacher to lead Key Stage 1
Abbey Primary School is a successful school that makes a difference every day to the life chances of the pupils who attend. We are committed to giving every pupil the best possible start in life, irrespective of background or circumstance.
The school is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative, dynamic and highly motivated teacher to lead our dedicated, high-performing and supportive staff team to continue to raise achievement.
The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about current approaches to effective curriculum design; understand what outstanding teaching and learning looks like and bring high energy, enthusiasm, and new ideas through a diligent, committed approach. The candidate should have excellent knowledge of Early Reading and Phonics. This post is suited to someone who enjoys a challenge and is passionate about making a difference to the life chances of the children they teach.
This is a unique opportunity to develop your leadership experience in preparation for Deputy Headship. You will be responsible for leading teaching and learning across Key Stage 1.
The successful candidate will need to:
• Be an outstanding teacher demonstrating flair, enthusiasm and a sense of humour
• Have authentic enthusiasm for teamwork and collaboration
• Have high expectations (of self, colleagues and the children)
• Have experience of influencing change and inspiring others
• Have a ‘growth mindset’ approach to learning
• Be a true team player with excellent interpersonal and motivational skills
• Be a proactive, innovative and invested member of the Senior Leadership Team
•
What the school offers its staff
• Happy, hard-working and motivated children who enjoy learning
• A welcoming and supportive school community which is inclusive
• Hard working, supportive and caring colleagues
• A supportive and forward-thinking governing body
• A well-resourced attractive working environment
• Membership of the Believe Academy Trust and a commitment to your induction and continued professional development
We actively encourage you to visit our school to see us at work. Please contact our School Office Manager, Charlotte Mellors, to arrange a visit. Application forms and further details are available on the school website. Closing date is Wed 7th May 2025 @ 12:00pm. Shortlisting will take place on Friday 9th May. Interviews will take place on Friday 16th May.
Abbey Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. Appointments to any post are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check, a barred list check and Disqualification Declaration. A start date for successful job applicants will not be confirmed until clearance from all the above checks has been obtained. The job role you are applying for is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations, an online check will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.