Assistant Headteacher
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Scale: L14 - L18
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 16 May 2024
Job overview
Assistant Headteacher
Rainham Mark Grammar School
From September 2024
Salary Leadership Scale: L14-L18
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and exceptional Assistant Headteacher who will play a key role in our dynamic leadership team. The successful candidate will have a clear and ambitious vision to grow and enhance our Sixth Form provision, through promoting a rich and wide curriculum offer that will prepare young people for life in the 21st century.
The successful candidate will provide strategic direction and leadership for behaviour, pastoral support and the quality of education across Key Stage 5 at Rainham Mark Grammar School, striving to ensure our provision is the 6th form of choice in the local area. This will include working supportively and cohesively with school and trust leaders and wider staff to ensure a rigorous, broad, rich and inclusive personal development offer to all our student.
What can RMGS offer you?
Rainham Mark Grammar School provides an enriching co-educational experience where students are nurtured to develop their leadership skills and creativity. We are a school for every academically able young person regardless of social-economic background, ethnicity, or gender, with additional support and bursaries where they are needed. Our success is based on our high expectations. Our students and staff are motivated; they inspire and challenge each other to be the best version of themselves. We believe our students are simply the best of their generation, it is a privilege to work with them. Rainham Mark Grammar School is a happy place to learn and to grow, we encourage you to visit and experience our community.
Our school was judged “Good” by Ofsted in 2022 but we are firmly of the belief that we have the potential to be exceptional. There is much to achieve in an ever-changing education landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the senior leadership team to develop and implement a vision for Rainham Mark Grammar School, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Professional Development Advocacy: Champion a culture of continuous professional growth and improvement among staff, leading by example through personal commitment to ongoing development.
- Effective Resource Management: Provide strategic direction in resource allocation to optimise teaching quality and student achievement, ensuring efficient and effective use of resources.
- Line Management and Support: Offer guidance and support to department heads and year heads, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment conducive to professional growth and student success.
- Safeguarding and Student Welfare: Serve as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all students and provide leadership during key school events and assemblies, maintaining a visible presence to support the school community.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A degree in a related subject
- Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
- Demonstrated success in leadership, consistently achieving high standards and desired outcomes
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Dedication to educating and empowering students
- Firm commitment to continuous professional development
Benefits of Working for Rainham Mark Education Trust
- Free Private Healthcare Cover - Benenden Healthcare
- Free Health Checks
- Free Flu Jabs
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- High quality CPD opportunities
- Discounted gym membership at Avenue Tennis, Gillingham
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Onsite free parking
- A Trust committed to achieving a healthy work/life balance
If this challenge excites you, please see the Candidate Pack for more details about this post. If you would like to be considered for this post, please apply via My New Term via our website.
To book a tour please contact Sarah Pilcher (Executive Assistant) spilcher@rmet.org.
The deadline for applications is Thursday 16th May 2024 at noon.
Interview Dates: 22nd and 23rd May 2024.
Rainham Mark Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We implement a robust recruitment process across the Trust that aligns with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. The recruitment process involves conducting online checks on shortlisted candidates and all employment offers are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Scheme, medical, confirmation of qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references.
Rainham Mark Education Trust upholds equality, inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to nurturing a supportive work environment where each individual is respected, appreciated and welcomed. We also support applications for flexible work arrangements.
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About Rainham Mark Grammar School
Rainham Mark Grammar School is a co-educational, selective school with a large Sixth Form. It expanded to eight forms of entry from the September 2018 intake so the current roll of 1487 students is expected to peak at around 1600 students in 2024.
We aim to provide an education of the highest quality, not narrowly focused on academic achievement above all else. The co-educational ethos is central, and students work together in an environment which puts their wellbeing first. Our strong tradition of academic excellence results from students enjoying their studies, supported by a tradition of hard work and extensive support.
Our excellent facilities include a modern sports hall comprising a dance studio and fitness suite, as well as a large main space; a purpose-built music block with a recital hall and recording studio; a Sixth Form study suite; an Art block with two large studio classrooms; a drama studio; and specialist teaching suites for all subject areas.
Pastoral support from the outset is very strong and students are happy, confident and secure. Individual progress and potential are assessed frequently to ensure that the level of challenge is appropriate for each student. Relationships between staff and students are excellent with discipline firmly based on a tradition of mutual care and respect. We are proud that students leave us as confident, well-qualified and prepared to benefit from higher education.
Beyond the national curriculum subjects, students enjoy a good deal of choice. At the moment, all study two modern languages through to the end of Year 9. All students have the opportunity to study the three separate sciences (Physics, Chemistry and Biology).
Drama, Economics, Business Studies and PE are popular amongst a wide range of GCSE option choices. Extensive extra-curricular activities include many sports, Duke of Edinburgh, orchestra, band, choir, Maths puzzle club, dance and drama, and use of the computer rooms. Around 80 school trips take place, some of which are strongly linked to the curriculum, and some (during school holidays) are more for enjoyment.
Sixth Form A Level options are exceptionally wide (currently 26 different subjects are offered) and include Government & Politics, PE, Film Studies, Philosophy and Theology, Psychology and Economics besides the more traditional subjects. The majority of Sixth Formers go on to degree courses.
Admission to the school in Year 7 is via the Medway test which is taken in September. All children taking part in the selection procedure take the same test, whichever Medway school they have chosen as their preference.
RMGS is committed to the protection and safety of its students, is an Equal Opportunities employer and has Prince's Teaching Institute recognition. Ofsted judged the school as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas. The post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure, suitable references, medical clearance and appropriate qualifications for the post.
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