Assistant Headteacher - Data, Progress and Achievement in Essex

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, values-driven leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher. This role is central to supporting the strategic direction of our school, driving excellence in data, progress and achievement, assessment and reporting, timetable, KS3-4 transition and operational leadership. The successful candidate will work closely with the Deputy Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to deliver an ambitious vision for our students, staff, and wider community.

As Assistant Headteacher, you will support whole-school improvement, oversee key operational systems, and deputise for the Deputy Headteacher when required.

The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate:

• Strong leadership with the ability to set direction and inspire others
• Expertise in data progress and achievement, assessment and reporting, timetable design and KS3-4 transition
• Exceptional communication skills and the capacity to build strong relationships with all stakeholders
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with confidence in data-driven decision-making
• An unwavering commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and the wellbeing of students and staff

This is a brilliant opportunity to work in a forward-thinking senior leadership team within a supportive and experienced school and multi-academy trust (The Chelmsford Learning Partnership). If you are looking to work in a "very good school with an outstanding sixth form" (Ofsted 2022), with fantastic facilities then Roding Valley could be the place for you.

We Can Offer:

• An outstanding ECT provision and support a friendly and supportive working environment
• A comprehensive induction programme and the opportunity to engage in further professional development
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Freshly made food on-site delivered through our excellent canteen facilities

You will be joining a school with highly competent, enthusiastic and dedicated leaders at senior and middle leadership levels and a commitment to the professional development of staff. RVHS is keen to embrace an approach that is centred on teaching and learning and the academic attainment of our students. RVHS is an 11-18 school in Essex, that enjoys a good reputation in the local area and benefits from excellent transport links, including being adjacent to Loughton tube station (Central Line).

For more information see the school website. Informal discussions with Mr Dan Charlton - Headteacher - are welcome. Please email recruitment@rodingvalley.net for further information.

Closing date: Wednesday 13 May 12pm

Interview dates: w/c 18 May over 2 days (to be confirmed)

Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.