Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral & Wider Curriculum)

We are looking to appoint a committed and passionate Assistant Headteacher to join our inclusive community and lead the school in the next phase of its development. At Glebe, the pupils’ progress and personal development is at the core of what we do and this is supported by our remarkable and dedicated staff body.

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional leader to join an outstanding SEN school with a forward thinking and cohesive Senior Leadership Team, setting high standards whilst valuing the wellbeing and development of staff. We are looking for an outstanding school leader who has the ability to inspire, motivate and build a strong rapport with everyone in our community.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the Headteacher you will:

·        lead on pupil welfare including behaviour, attendance and safeguarding;

·        be responsible for leading on the staff professional development programme and school partnerships.

·        lead the school’s wider curriculum offer;

·        take responsibility for the performance management and appraisal of staff;

·        act as a role model for good leadership and management, personal conduct and professional development;

·        drive improvement throughout the school and play a key role in the ongoing success and development of Glebe School; 

We are looking for:

·        a committed leader who has some experience of successful leadership and the courage and conviction to achieve the best outcomes for all;

·        an enthusiastic and inspirational leader with drive and high standards, to maintain our existing Outstanding status and move the school forward in the next stage of our academy’s development.

·        A leader who is an outstanding practitioner, able to create and support innovative approaches to improve life opportunities and employment for SEND pupils;

·        An emotionally intelligent leader with good humour;

·        Resilience, perseverance and optimism when facing difficulties and challenges and the capacity to be flexible, adaptable and creative.

We can offer you:

·        the opportunity to lead an outstanding school into the next phase of its development;

·        an outstanding school with good established practices, a sound financial position and good buildings and site;

·        pupils who enjoy school and thrive on their broad based curriculum and wide range of activities;

·        A stable and committed staff team determined to give our pupils the best possible opportunities;

·        A well-being day every year;

·        A supportive and committed Board of Trustees. 

If you are the person to take up the challenge and lead our exceptional school into the next phase of its development, we would like to hear from you.

We are proud of our school and pupils and encourage you to visit. Our Headteacher, Ian Travis, will be showing potential candidates around on Thursday 16th May at 09:30am.

To arrange your visit, please contact Mrs Julie Joyce at: recruitment@glebe.bromley.sch.uk or by telephone on 020 87774540.

To obtain an information pack please visit the school website www.glebe.bromley.sch.uk

or contact the school at recruitment@glebe.bromley.sch.uk

The Specialist Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS and satisfactory pre-employment checks will be required for this post. CVs will not be accepted. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.