Assistant Head Teacher

Sherwood Foundation School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwood Foundation School in London is seeking a senior leader with a growth mindset to support our pupils and help every child achieve their full potential. You will assist the Head of School in overseeing the day-to-day running of the school and work as part of the Senior Leadership Team to articulate and enact the school's vision and values.

You will hold an NPQML, a degree or management qualification, and have a proven track record of developing personalised curricula for pupils with SEND,

Qualifications

• NPQML or equivalent management qualification.
• Evidence of personalised curriculum development for pupils with SEND and positive outcomes.
• Experience of leading a department.
• Experience delivering consistently good and outstanding teaching.
• Ability to engage, motivate and manage staff to deliver the school's vision.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of School in overseeing the day-to-day running of the school.
• Work effectively as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and wider school teams to implement the school's vision and values.

Skills

NPQML

Degree

Management qualification

Personalised curriculum development

Leading department

Outstanding teaching

Staff engagement & motivation

Education

NPQML

Degree

Management qualification

Job description

We are a senior leadership team with enormous ambition for our pupils and are looking for a senior leader with a growth mindset and a passion for supporting our children to achieve their full potential.

You will assist the Head of School in overseeing the day-to-day running of the school. You will work effectively as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and wider school teams, demonstrating and articulating the school's vision and values in day-to-day practice.

You will have:

• A National Professional Qualification for Middle Leaders (NPQML), degree, management qualification or equivalent
• A proven track record of developing an appropriate personalised curriculum for pupils with special educational needs, leading to positive academic, personal and social outcomes
• Successful experience of leading a department
• Experience of regularly delivering consistently good and outstanding teaching
• The ability to engage, motivate and successfully manage staff to deliver an established vision, values and aspirations

Please note that applicants must demonstrate how they meet all sections and subsections of the person specification for this role. This post is based at Sherwood Park Campus.