Assistant Headteacher

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Leadership Team which is being strengthened in readiness for the next exciting phase of our development. Whilst continuing to build on our achievements and to improve our attainment and progress at all key stages, we aim to augment our established Leadership Team with new posts to improve the quality of support we provide pupils and students across The Calder Learning Trust. Central to this new role will be to work closely with staff across the Trust in supporting improvements in the management of behaviour, improving attendance and accelerating progress for pupils and students in Years 5, 6, 7 and 8. You will play a key role in an exciting new team working to further develop and enhance our pastoral support and intervention programmes, particularly focusing on improving attendance and securing appropriate curriculum provision for some of our most vulnerable pupils and students.

We are seeking an Assistant Headteacher will lead on the behaviour, attendance and progress for Phase 2 (years 5-8) who embodies the values of care, commitment and courage. A leader who will lead this area of responsibility with energy, empathy and enthusiasm, actively participating in school life and will make a valuable and sustained contribution to our wider community.

Applicants must have as a minimum, middle leadership experience and demonstrate a commitment to delivering high quality teaching to promote outstanding progress and attainment for all. We are looking for an exceptional teacher who has experience of delivering whole school improvement; a colleague who can support, enthuse, challenge and inspire staff, students and pupils; and will continue to improve the quality of education and bring about demonstrable improvements in our pastoral systems.

Please complete the application form and include a formal letter of application. Your letter should address the key elements of the role and the points identified in the job description and reflect on how, in this role you can support the restoration of the social contract that has long bound schools and parents together. The letter should be a maximum of 3 sides of A4, a minimum font size 11 and applications must be received by 9.00am on Friday 19th April 2024.

The closing date for completed applications is 9am on Friday 19 April 2024

Interviews will be held on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th April 2024