Assistant Headteacher – Safeguarding, SEND & Science Lead

Burnley High School; Padiham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash back plan provided by/

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Government pension schemes access

Free parking

Training and progression opportunities

Emerging Leaders programmes

Job summary

Burnley High School wishes to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic and committed Assistant Headteacher. If you are experienced, enthusiastic, open to new ideas and have a flexible ‘can do’ approach, we would welcome an application from you.

The Assistant Headteacher will have strategic ownership of Safeguarding and the schools SEND provision, supporting the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in leading the school.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status is required.
• Honours degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience at middle leadership with impact.
• Experience coaching/mentoring colleagues to improve performance.
• Knowledge of safeguarding strategies.
• Knowledge of pupil behaviour management.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strong self-awareness and adaptability.
• Understanding of self-evaluation and strategic improvement planning.

Responsibilities

• Communicate the school’s vision and support strategic leadership.
• The day-to-day management of the school.
• Formulate the aims and objectives of the school.
• Establish policies for achieving aims and objectives.
• Manage staff and resources to that end.
• Monitor progress towards the achievement of the school’s aims and objectives.
• The role includes timetabled teaching, including Science to Key Stage 4.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Coaching / mentoring

Safeguarding knowledge

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Self-awareness

Strategic planning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Honours degree

Job description

Burnley High School wishes to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic and committed Assistant Headteacher. If you are experienced, enthusiastic, open to new ideas and have a flexible ‘can do’ approach, we would welcome an application from you.

The Assistant Headteacher will have strategic ownership of Safeguarding and the schools SEND provision, supporting the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in leading the school.