Assistant Headteacher - Staffordshire, United Kingdom - Perton First School

Description

Are you an exceptional practitioner seeking a new challenge to make a significant impact within our school? Our Governors are seeking to appoint a committed and innovative teacher to join the leadership team of our happy, nurturing, inclusive and forward-thinking school. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for an aspiring leader who is looking to take the next step in their career.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional practitioner for the role of Assistant Headteacher who will lead Y2 - Y4 and contribute to the strategic direction of our school. The successful applicant will have a passion for teaching and learning and the ambition to develop inspirational teaching and learning for all our pupils. As an Assistant Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational journey of our children, contributing to their academic success and personal development.

We are looking for an exceptional practitioner who can demonstrate:

• The desire to take a lead role in school by leading, inspiring and supporting a team of dedicated teachers and teaching assistants, providing guidance, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
  
• Excellent inter-personal skills, energy, compassion and an ability to inspire others.
  
• A willingness to lead assessment and analysis of performance data; presenting and discussing data, trends and areas to celebrate and improve with governors.
  
• The desire to take a lead role in school improvement and make a positive difference to pupils and staff.
  
• A willingness to undertake strategic leadership and direction to the Y2 – Y4 phase team
  
• A keen interest in driving up standards in English and maths together with developing the wider curriculum.
  
• High expectations of self and others.
  
• A commitment to fostering a culture of excellence in teaching and learning, promoting innovative and effective pedagogical practices that inspire and engage our pupils.
  
• Ensure a nurturing and inclusive environment that supports well-being, personal, social and emotional development and academic progress of all children.
  
• Enthusiasm, compassion, loyalty and the ability to inspire others.
  
• A commitment to ensuring that everyone achieves the best that they possibly can.
  
• A willingness to participate in the wider life of the school and become an associate governor.
  
  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and highly recommended. Please book via the School Office on
  
  How to apply:
  
  Please download the application form below. Completed applications should be returned directly to the school by post or by email to -
  
  Perton First School,
  
  Manston Drive
  
  Perton
  
  Wolverhampton
  
  WV6 7LX
  
  Headteacher: Mrs Anne Bennett
  
  NOR: 390
  
  Perton First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
  
  An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required for this role.
  
  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post
  
  This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role
  
  An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.
  
  Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday 10th May 2024.
  
  

  Interview date: Friday 17^{th May 2024.}