Your Role
Willowbank Primary Academy have an exciting opportunity to join our growing school as and play a key role in its continued development.
We are seeking an Assistant Headteacher with strong teaching experience, ideally in Key Stage 2, particularly Years 5 and 6, although candidates with expertise in other phases will also be considered.
The role will include leading on attendance, behaviour and culture, with the potential opportunity to also lead mathematics, depending on the successful candidate's skills and experience.
As part of the First Federation Trust, you will also have opportunities to collaborate and network with colleagues across our family of schools, sharing expertise, learning from others and contributing to school improvement across the Trust.
We welcome applications from leaders who:
- Can demonstrate a proven track record of raising standards in teaching, learning, and student achievement.
- Possess strong strategic leadership skills and high expectations for themselves and others.
- Are outstanding communicators able to inspire, motivate, and hold colleagues to account constructively.
- Show a deep commitment to an inclusive environment and the holistic development of every child.
Qualifications
- GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade A-C/4-9) or equivalent
- essential
- Qualified Teacher Status
- essential
- National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership
- desirable
CPD / Training
- Recent Leadership training e.g. NPQML, NPQSL
Experience
- Ability to fully contribute to the School Improvement Planning and implementation process essential
- Evidence of ongoing CPD - Evidence of recent, relevant professional development essential
- Recent, relevant experience of teaching in a primary setting essential
- Understanding of how to support diversity, equality and inclusion in education essential
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues essential
- Experience as a member of a Senior Leadership Team essential
- Experience of monitoring, evaluating and improving teaching and learning essential
- Experience of using assessment data to inform school improvement essential
- Excellent understanding of the primary curriculum and current educational developments. essential
- Secure knowledge of effective teaching, learning and assessment strategies. essential
- Thorough knowledge of current and relevant safeguarding legislation and procedures essential
- Experience in managing pastoral and behaviour needs of all pupils and successfully applying the school policy to meet these essential
Leadership
- Recent Leadership experience within a primary school
- essential
Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- essential
Safeguarding Information
First Federation Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.
The specific Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy for each of our schools can be found in the safeguarding section of their website, together with information about who the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other Level 3 trained staff are.
All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
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Assistant Head employer: Woodlands Park Primary School
First Federation Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing work environment at Gatehouse Primary Academy, located just a stone's throw from the beautiful Dawlish beach. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, we provide benefits such as an employee assistance programme and a contributory pension scheme, alongside opportunities for professional growth within our progressive multi-academy trust. Join us in making a meaningful impact on children's lives while enjoying the supportive culture and ample outdoor space our school has to offer.
Contact Details:
Woodlands Park Primary School Recruitment Team
