Assistant Headteacher - UCC065BC at Uppingham Community College

Uppingham Community College; Uppingham; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym discounts

Eyecare vouchers

Dental support

Retail discounts

Annual incremental pay increases

Job summary

Uppingham Community College in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Headteacher to drive inspirational learning and improve outcomes. The post sits on Leadership Scale 10 with a salary of £64,691, and is a full-time, permanent role operating Monday to Friday.

You will lead Personal Development Curriculum, Destinations, ACE Days, Assemblies and Work Experience, and act as SLT link to Student Council Lead and House System Lead.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status required.
• Degree required.
• Successful leadership experience in a secondary school.
• Experience leading whole-school initiatives and improvement projects.
• Experience monitoring performance and driving outcomes.
• Experience building relationships with staff, students, parents and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic leadership across UCC.
• Support the vision and deliver impact in the Strategic Plan.
• Line manage and develop key leaders.
• Be a proactive SLT member contributing to school improvements.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Curriculum knowledge

Data analysis

Strategic planning

Education

Qualified teacher status

Degree

Job description

About this Role

Assistant Headteacher

Uppingham Community College

Salary: Leadership 10 (£64,691)

Hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

About the Role

Uppingham Community College are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, inspiring and highly motivated Assistant Head teacher who will provide inspirational learning experiences for our pupils and be highly committed to improving outcomes for all.

Specific areas of responsibility for this role are Personal Development Curriculum, Destinations, ACE Days, Assemblies and Work Experience. In addition you will be the SLT link to our Student Council Lead and House System Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• To deliver highly effective strategic leadership in a range of areas across UCC.
• To support the UCC vision 'Everyone at UCC thrives' and deliver impact in specific aspects of the UCC Strategic Plan.
• To line manage and develop key leaders at UCC to ensure high quality outcomes for all groups of children.
• Be a proactive member of the SLT, contributing to school leadership, duties, operational priorities and whole-school improvement initiatives as they arise.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications:

• Qualified teacher status
• Degree

Experience:

• Successful leadership experience in a secondary school.
• Experience of leading whole-school initiatives and improvement projects.
• Experience of monitoring performance and driving positive outcomes.
• Experience of building effective relationships with staff, students, parents and external partners.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Secure knowledge of curriculum and school improvement.
• Ability to analyse data and drive improvement.
• Strong organisational and strategic planning skills.

Please refer to the JobDescription and Person Specification to support your application.

Why Join Us?

Professional Growth & Support

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Highly committedand motivated Team
• A role which hasthe opportunity to make a real difference
• An establishedCentral Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues

Work-Life & WellbeingBenefits

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Be an integralmember of the team in a vibrant school.
• Create anoutstanding learning environment for the success of all of our students.
• Play a significantpart in continuing to develop our college.
• Be part of a widercommunity of Discovery Schools Trust.

Additional Perks

• Free parking.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Gym discounts.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Dental support.
• Retail discounts.
• Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.

Equal Opportunities & Accessibility

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity inour workforce.

Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless ofgender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If yourequire assistance completing your application, please contact [email protected] for support.

Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discoverylocations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate businessinsurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of thesedocuments

More about Discovery SchoolsTrust

Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learningand teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of allchildren are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of theschool they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared throughlearning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leadingpractitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvementsystem which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also placesstaff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart ofachieving outstanding organisations.

Please note that interviews for this position may be madeearlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applicationspromptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the positionbut also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. Weappreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, thesuccessful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosureand Barring Service (DBS) and references.

AI

While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in craftingpersonal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expectapplicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust mayutilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will beconsidered when shortlisting.