Assistant Headteacher

Good Shepherd Trust; Jacobs Well; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Trust in England is seeking experienced middle leaders to take their first Assistant Headteacher role. The post offers a chance to broaden responsibility across curriculum, inclusion, safeguarding, pastoral provision and school improvement.

You will work with the Headteacher to set aims, establish policies, manage staff and monitor progress, deputising when needed. The role supports the Trust's aim to help every child flourish.

Qualifications

• Visible leadership experience in a school setting.
• Experience leading on curriculum, inclusion or safeguarding.
• Ambition and resilience to drive school improvement.

Responsibilities

• Formulating the aims and objectives of the school.
• Establishing policies for achieving these aims and objectives.
• Managing staff and resources to that end.
• Monitoring progress towards the achievement of the school's aims and objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Safeguarding

Job description

Experienced middle leaders seeking their first Assistant Headteacher position.

• Existing Assistant Headteachers looking for a new challenge, broader experience or a different context.
• Leaders with responsibility for curriculum, inclusion, SEND, safeguarding, pastoral provision, teaching and learning or school improvement.
• Leaders who demonstrate ambition, integrity and resilience and a commitment to helping every child flourish.
• Colleagues who aspire to senior leadership and want to contribute to the continued success of GST schools.

Every participant will receive professional developmental feedback following the assessment process, providing valuable insight to support their ongoing leadership development. We are seeking Assistant Headteachers who have the passion, drive and enthusiasm to build and develop our schools' existing strengths and values working alongside the newly appointed Headteacher within the Good Shepherd Trust. To lead, motivate, develop and inspire a school community that is committed to giving the children the best education and preparation to fulfil their full potential.

Job purpose The Assistant Headteacher, working closely with the Headteacher, will take a major role in:

• Formulating the aims and objectives of the school
• Establishing policies for achieving these aims and objectives
• Managing staff and resources to that end
• Monitoring progress towards the achievement of the school's aims and objectives

If the Headteacher is absent, the Assistant Headteacher will deputise and will also be expected to fulfil the professional responsibilities of a Headteacher, as set out in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD).