Assistant Head Teacher

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

LGPS or TPS

Structured professional development

Cross-school opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff benefits

Flexible working options

Job summary

Boxgrove Primary School, part of The Compass Eko Trust, invites applications for an Assistant Headteacher to join our senior leadership team. We seek an inspirational leader who will drive high standards in teaching and learning across the school.

You will benefit from the Trust’s extensive collaboration, professional development, and leadership pathways, with opportunities to work across schools to raise achievement and nurture a love of learning in every child.

Responsibilities

• Lead school-wide strategies to raise teaching and learning standards.
• Support senior leadership in governance and safeguarding.
• Collaborate across The Compass Eko Trust for professional development and best practices.
• Champion inclusive, high-quality education for every child.

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and make an even greater difference for children?

We are seeking an inspirational and ambitious leader to join our senior leadership team as Assistant Headteacher.

At Boxgrove Primary School, we are proud to be a two-form entry school, judged by OFSTED to be good. We are part of The Compass Eko Trust, a family of 28 schools united by a clear commitment: every child achieving, without exception. Through a knowledge-rich curriculum, strong professional collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence, we support our schools to deliver high-quality education in their communities. Our schools sit at the heart of everything we do. The Trust exists to bring clarity, consistency and support so leaders can focus on what matters most - teaching and learning. Boxgrove is a values-based learning community, committed to the education of the whole child. We believe that our school values are the foundations on which all learning takes place, promoting a sense of community and belonging.

As part of The Compass Eko Trust you will continue to benefit from extensive opportunities for collaboration, professional development and leadership growth across the Trust.

As a member of our team, you will

• Be part of a learning community committed to achieving the best for our children
• Learn about our creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning
• Have access to the latest research and see how we apply it to teaching and learning
• Be part of a forward thinking, dynamic team of professionals who see children at the heart of the learning process

As part of our Trust, you will be part of a professional community where:

• Schools work together, sharing expertise and improving practice
• Staff benefit from strong professional networks and collaboration across schools
• Development is supported through coaching, CPD and leadership pathways

What we offer:

• Competitive pay and conditions aligned to national frameworks
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Access to a structured programme of professional development
• Opportunities to work across schools and develop your career
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support
• Access to staff benefits and discount schemes
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working options where possible

Compass Eko Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our successful candidate will also be health checked and references will be requested before interview. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Compass EKO Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Compass EKO Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Closing date - Friday 16th October
Interviews - Week commencing 19th October