Assistant Headteacher - Ethos, Culture, and Inclusion

St Clere's School, Stanford Le Hope; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dynamic Assistant Headteacher to enhance its ethos and culture. This role offers the opportunity to lead initiatives focused on inclusion and safeguarding, shaping the future of students in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about fostering a positive school culture and will work closely with the leadership team to achieve high academic standards. Join a vibrant community dedicated to empowering learners and creating an engaging curriculum that prepares students for their future careers. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving school.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within an educational setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for inclusion and safeguarding.
• Support the leadership team in achieving school aims and objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Inclusion Strategies

Behaviour Management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Leadership Qualification

Job description

Assistant Headteacher - Ethos, Culture, and Inclusion

Job Ref No. ECC5440-472 | Position Type: Assistant Headteacher | Pay Range: Leadership 12 (£66,664) to 16 (£73,538)

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 | Contract Type: Full-time | Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 08/05/2025 Midnight | Date of Interviews: 15/05/2025

About the Role

St Clere's School seeks an experienced, dynamic, and inspirational Assistant Headteacher to join our leadership team. The candidate should demonstrate effective working practices and share Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust's co-operative and inclusive ethos. The role involves developing inclusion, safeguarding, and a restorative approach to behaviour, positively impacting the school's ethos and culture. The Assistant Headteacher will support the formulation of school aims and objectives, establish trust policies, and oversee staff and resources to achieve these goals.

About the School

St Clere's is a high-achieving, oversubscribed secondary school known for its energetic teaching staff and excellent facilities, including a Drama studio, Science labs, Sports Pavilions, a 3G pitch, a well-stocked library, and high-spec classrooms with ICT resources. Our motto, 'Persequi Optima', reflects our commitment to excellence through an engaging curriculum, high standards, and stakeholder engagement. We aim to empower learners to succeed and confidently express themselves in their future careers.

Additional Information

This appointment is subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust values diversity and is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds. For more information or to meet the team, contact our HR Team at [e-mail]. Please download the recruitment brochure for further details.

About the School Community

St Clere’s School, with over 1100 students, emphasizes enjoyment and opportunity in learning. Located near Stanford-le-Hope, it boasts extensive sports facilities, a state-of-the-art Drama studio, Mac suite, Science labs, and ICT-equipped classrooms. The school has a strong reputation for high academic standards and excellent pupil conduct, with recent results significantly above national averages, reflecting high-quality teaching and dedicated staff.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

All appointments adhere to safer recruitment policies to safeguard children and young people, involving appropriate checks and clearances.

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