Assistant Head Teacher (Achievement and Provision)

Have you ever dreamed of an educational blank canvas?

Bohunt School Wokingham (BSW) is looking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic and innovative individual with an excellent track record and experience of leading successful whole school priorities; to help shape and ensure the success of our new-build secondary school as we move into the next phase of our growth. The school opened in September 2016 with 109 students in Year 7, and has grown over the last 5 years to a heavily oversubscribed roll of 1200+ students, aged 11-16, with an eagerly anticipated addition of a sixth form to follow.

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for student progress and achievement and the curriculum provision the school offers. The successful candidate will work in tandem with the Leadership Team and through Heads of Faculty, Subject Leaders and Achievement co-ordinators to enable every young person at the school to thrive. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring that assessment of and for learning is robust and effective and that data is used actively and intelligently to ensure that no child falls behind. They will have the capacity and credibility to drive forwards the ambition, ethos and vision of the school, with a commitment to their own and others professional development. Applicants should have a proven track record of substantial impact as a leader to raising standards.

The school’s strong reputation is underpinned by high standards and a core ethos of Enjoy, Respect and Achieve, which together enable creativity and innovation to flourish. A desire to be a big player in the development of successful new school and well established academy trust is essential. Potential is just as important as experience.

You will need to demonstrate a commitment to and evidence of success in sustaining academic excellence, and development of the wider aspects of school life; that enable every child to succeed. Applicants should be excellent classroom practitioners in their own right; as well as being able to; work as part of a team, roll up your sleeves and inspire other staff to excel.

The South of England based Bohunt Educational Trust has evolved from Bohunt School in Hampshire, rated Outstanding in every category by Ofsted and was the TES School of the Year 2014. The growing Trust currently comprises 8 schools, as well as international connections and its own Teaching School Partnership.

Potential candidates are strongly advised to visit the school. Please contact Laura Brooks at lbrooks@bohuntwokingham.com  to arrange a suitable time. Informal enquiries can also be made to: Mr Ben Godber,  Head of School, by e-mailing on head@bohuntwokingham.com.

Applications should be received no later than 1pm Tuesday 11th May.

Interviews are likely to be in the week beginning 17th May.

Bohunt School Wokingham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young students and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.