Assistant Headteacher for Teaching and Learning

All Saints Catholic School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking school as an Assistant Headteacher for Teaching & Learning, where you will lead and inspire across key stages. This role offers the chance to shape educational practices, uphold the school's Catholic values, and contribute to a thriving community. With a strong commitment to professional development and student success, you'll be part of a team dedicated to excellence. Benefit from modern facilities, supportive staff, and an ambitious CPD programme designed to foster growth. If you're passionate about education and ready to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free access to the school gym

Staff yoga sessions

Wellbeing lunches

Interactive screens in classrooms

Ambitious CPD programme

Mentoring and coaching programmes

Hot meals during open evenings

Qualifications

• Proven track record of raising academic standards.
• Experience in leadership roles within education.

Responsibilities

• Support and uphold the Catholic ethos and values of the School.
• Maintain professional teaching standards appropriate to the role.
• Work to raise expectations and standards within our community.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching Standards

Curriculum Development

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Master's Degree in Education

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Headteacher for Teaching & Learning

We are seeking a dynamic, dedicated, and capable Assistant Headteacher for Teaching & Learning to join our successful secondary school. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead across key stages 3, 4, and 5.

Purpose of the Role

• Support and uphold the Catholic ethos and values of the School.
• Contribute positively to fulfilling the mission of the School.
• Maintain professional teaching standards appropriate to the role.
• Work to raise expectations and standards within our community.
• Promote a positive image of the School.
• Support, encourage, and develop the ethos of Respect, Understanding, Affection, and Humour.

School Information

All Saints Catholic School is an Outstanding Catholic comprehensive school located in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, within the Diocese of Brentwood, with good transport links to central London.

Our school has over 1400 students from Year 7 to 13. We achieve excellent exam results, with a Progress 8 score of 0.72 (well above average). We have received an Educational Outcomes award for being in the top 12 percent of schools nationally for progress.

Our core values of Respect, Understanding, Affection, and Humour underpin all aspects of our pastoral and academic routines. Our 2024 Ofsted inspection rated us as an Outstanding school, noting our success in encouraging pupils to demonstrate our core values and meet high academic expectations.

We have received several awards, including the Rights Respecting Schools Gold Award and the Inclusion Quality Mark, reflecting our inclusive approach to education and our motto, "One in Christ," which we apply daily to everyone in our community.

Our educational philosophy is based on the transcendental values of truth, goodness, and beauty, encouraging pupils to discover truth, develop goodness, and appreciate beauty around them.

Please watch our school videos at http://allsaintsschool.co.uk/ to gain further insight into life at All Saints.

Why Work Here?

• Ambitious CPD programme aimed at developing excellent teachers and supporting career growth.
• Enthusiastic and aspiring pupils.
• Interactive screens in each classroom.
• Free access to the school gym and staff yoga sessions.
• Inner London Pay Scale.
• Staff wellbeing lunches and an active wellbeing team.
• Hot meals provided during open and parent evenings.
• Teaching and Learning forums to explore pedagogical aspects.
• Mentoring and coaching programmes for staff.

Additional Benefits

• Opportunity to shape leadership and areas of responsibility.
• Planned increase in student numbers, enhancing curriculum development opportunities.
• Modern facilities due to recent refurbishments.
• Balanced budget supporting future innovation.

All Saints Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: Friday, 9th May at 09:00 am