Assistant Head & Pastoral Lead

The Role

We would welcome applicants with experience in the subjects of Business Studies, Maths, Economics, Food Technology or IT. All applicants will be warmly regarded.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Assistant Headteacher who is immersed in Secondary education, pedagogy and policy to work alongside colleagues in our all through 3-16 school.

The experienced candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner who will be able to share their knowledge and enthusiasm for learning in our Primary Phase to secure strong outcomes for all pupils.

You will be joining a committed team of staff and have the opportunity to innovate our Secondary Phase of learning. The position is open to experienced managers or emerging leaders who wish to make significant impact to the learning of our children. This role carries an additional whole school responsibility, leading on Curriculum ages 11-16 and an all-through responsibility.

The successful candidate:

• Will be a successful manager or emerging leader who is able to demonstrate outstanding classroom teaching.
• Will have experience of working within secondary education and will be able to demonstrate where they have had significant positive impact upon pupil outcomes.
• Will take lead responsibility for ensuring the best possible curriculum offer that is diverse and flexible.
• Will be supportive and contribute to the development of our all-through curriculum.

The Assistant Head is a leading professional in the school, who should be able to support the Executive Headteacher and Deputy Headteachers in all aspects of management, control, and discipline of the school. Working with the Headteacher and Deputy Heads, the Assistant Head provides vision, leadership and direction for the school and ensures that it is managed and organised to meet its aims and targets. By the very nature of the post, he/she shares in the responsibility for the continuous improvement in the quality of education: for raising standards efficiently and effectively to achieve the school's aims and objectives. The Assistant Head is responsible for creating a productive, disciplined learning environment and for day-to-day management.

They will be accountable to the Executive Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher. This role carries an additional whole school responsibility, leading on Behaviour and Inclusion.

About Us

Buxton opens doors for our community. We are an honest, kind family of learners, inspiring ambition for our pupils’ futures. Together with parents, we will enable every pupil to fulfil their potential. We provide a secure and caring environment where we strive to ensure that every pupil will develop a sense of pride, enjoyment and ownership in their school.

In Return

We have a carefully differentiated CPD programme that is constantly striving to improve the classroom experience for children and teachers. Staff are encouraged to pursue higher learning through: NPQML, NPQH, degree courses, MAs and Doctorates. When you join our community, you will enjoy many other benefits including:

• An excellent induction programme is provided for new staff.

Buxton School offers staff a:

• A wide range of opportunities for Staff CPD.
• Supportive Governing body and experienced Leadership Team.
• An on-site Staff Gym.
• An employee assistance programme through which you can access up to 6 counselling sessions per year with BACP accredited counsellors.
• Access to the ‘Techscheme’ which enables you to purchase the latest technology pre-tax.
• Access to the ‘Cyclescheme’ which enables you to purchase bicycles pre-tax.
• One paid wellbeing day off each year for staff who have been with us for two terms.
• A strong commitment to your professional development and career management.
• An opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic and creative team.
• A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded.
• An opportunity to think and work within practice that is centred on the whole child, from 3.5 months to 16 years.

Please book an appointment with the Executive Headteachers PA should you wish to visit the school.

Find Out More and Apply

For further information about the school, please visit www.buxtonschool.org.uk.

If you have any questions prior to applying, you can contact Lauren-Marie Haywood, PA to Executive Headteacher, at recruitment@buxtonschool.org.uk.

To apply, please complete our application form and return this via email: recruitment@buxtonschool.org.uk. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 16th May 2024.

Interviews: 20th May 2024.

Buxton School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.