Assistant Headteacher: School Operations & Inclusion Leader

Oak Tree School; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PensionScheme

Annual Leave

ME Day

Professional Development

Hybrid Working

Perkbox

Wellbeing & Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aid

Job summary

Oak Tree School is seeking an Assistant Headteacher to provide operational leadership and support day-to-day running across the school. You will work under the Headteacher and Deputy Headteachers to translate priorities into effective practice, leading systems that secure high standards in education, behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

You will be a visible leader, modelling pastoral practice and professional standards while collaborating with pupils, families and external

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or recognised teaching qualification.
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience within a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of the school, including staffing deployment, policies and routines, and maintain a visible leadership presence.
• Lead operational systems covering behaviour, attendance, safeguarding, educational visits, transport, health and safety, site coordination and incident management.
• Ensure operational systems support pupils with SEND, working with families, therapists and external agencies.
• Line manage designated colleagues and teams, supporting recruitment, induction, coaching and professional development.
• Monitor safeguarding, attendance, behaviour, health and safety and other compliance systems.
• Lead operational audits and contribute to inspection readiness.
• Support school self-evaluation and the implementation of school improvement priorities.
• Support efficient management of school resources and contribute to smooth running and good order.
• Develop and maintain relationships with parents, carers, external agencies and Ofsted where appropriate.
• Deputise for senior leaders and contribute to assemblies, school events and wider improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Safeguarding

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Motivation

Flexibility

Equality & Inclusion

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Oak Tree School is seeking an Assistant Headteacher to provide operational leadership and support day-to-day running across the school. You will work under the Headteacher and Deputy Headteachers to translate priorities into effective practice, leading systems that secure high standards in education, behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

You will be a visible leader, modelling pastoral practice and professional standards while collaborating with pupils, families and external