Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher

Rainham Mark Grammar School

From September 2024

Salary Leadership Scale: L14-L18

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and exceptional Assistant Headteacher who will play a key role in our dynamic leadership team. The successful candidate will have a clear and ambitious vision to grow and enhance our Sixth Form provision, through promoting a rich and wide curriculum offer that will prepare young people for life in the 21st century.

The successful candidate will provide strategic direction and leadership for behaviour, pastoral support and the quality of education across Key Stage 5 at Rainham Mark Grammar School, striving to ensure our provision is the 6th form of choice in the local area. This will include working supportively and cohesively with school and trust leaders and wider staff to ensure a rigorous, broad, rich and inclusive personal development offer to all our student.

What can RMGS offer you?

Rainham Mark Grammar School provides an enriching co-educational experience where students are nurtured to develop their leadership skills and creativity. We are a school for every academically able young person regardless of social-economic background, ethnicity, or gender, with additional support and bursaries where they are needed. Our success is based on our high expectations. Our students and staff are motivated; they inspire and challenge each other to be the best version of themselves. We believe our students are simply the best of their generation, it is a privilege to work with them. Rainham Mark Grammar School is a happy place to learn and to grow, we encourage you to visit and experience our community.

Our school was judged "Good" by Ofsted in 2022 but we are firmly of the belief that we have the potential to be exceptional. There is much to achieve in an ever-changing education landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the senior leadership team to develop and implement a vision for Rainham Mark Grammar School, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.Professional Development Advocacy: Champion a culture of continuous professional growth and improvement among staff, leading by example through personal commitment to ongoing development.Effective Resource Management: Provide strategic direction in resource allocation to optimise teaching quality and student achievement, ensuring efficient and effective use of resources.Line Management and Support: Offer guidance and support to department heads and year heads, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment conducive to professional growth and student success.Safeguarding and Student Welfare: Serve as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all students and provide leadership during key school events and assemblies, maintaining a visible presence to support the school community.

The ideal candidate will have:

A degree in a related subjectQualified Teacher Status or equivalentDemonstrated success in leadership, consistently achieving high standards and desired outcomesExcellent written and verbal communicationDedication to educating and empowering studentsFirm commitment to continuous professional development Benefits of Working for Rainham Mark Education Trust Free Private Healthcare Cover - Benenden HealthcareFree Health ChecksFree Flu JabsCycle to Work SchemeHigh quality CPD opportunitiesDiscounted gym membership at Avenue Tennis, GillinghamAccess to Mental Health First AidersOnsite free parkingA Trust committed to achieving a healthy work/life balance If this challenge excites you, please see the Candidate Pack for more details about this post. If you would like to be considered for this post, please apply via My New Term via our website. To book a tour please contact Sarah Pilcher (Executive Assistant)

The deadline for applications is Thursday 16th May 2024 at noon.

Interview Dates: 22nd and 23rd May 2024.

Rainham Mark Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We implement a robust recruitment process across the Trust that aligns with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. The recruitment process involves conducting online checks on shortlisted candidates and all employment offers are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Scheme, medical, confirmation of qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references.

Rainham Mark Education Trust upholds equality, inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to nurturing a supportive work environment where each individual is respected, appreciated and welcomed. We also support applications for flexible work arrangements.

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