Assistant Headteacher

Are you an inspiring and energetic leader who is passionate about teaching and learning? We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Assistant Headteacher to join our successful school.

We are a culturally diverse school based in Walthamstow, with an excellent reputation in the borough and within the local area.  We are fully committed to professional development and as a forward thinking school we can offer exciting opportunities to further develop your leadership and educational interests. As a local authority maintained school we provide a well ordered, harmonious community with high expectations and high standards for work and behaviour.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, who has the ability to share, model and demonstrate the key characteristics of effective teaching and learning. Leading positively, professionally and enthusiastically you will support the school in maintaining high standards across all phases.

Successful candidates must have previous experience of leading a phase, year group or core subject with demonstrable success. You will be secure in all aspects of the role of classroom teacher and have experience of being a role model and coach to others. If you have initiative, enthusiasm and ambition we would encourage you to apply for this post.

We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher who can demonstrate:

• Successful teaching experience with outstanding creative pedagogy
• Detailed knowledge of teaching and learning and an ability to move the practice of others forward
• Proven leadership and management skills – experience of leading teams of staff
• Inspirational and motivational leadership skills to get the best from people 
• Work with the Headteacher and Governing Body in defining, articulating and implementing the values, ethos, vision and mission of our school to ensure high quality learning for all our pupils
• A talent to think creatively and imaginatively, anticipating and solving problems
• Effective communication skills to connect successfully with parents and the wider community
• Passion and commitment to make a real difference for children in our school.

In return we can offer:

• A committed, welcoming and supportive team aiming for excellence
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn
• A commitment to high quality professional development
• A role which will provide challenge and breadth and help you develop further Leadership skills
• A well informed and supportive Governing Body who are committed to the development of all staff
• Supportive parents with high aspirations for their children and our school.
• A close link with our local community.

If you are ambitious, successful and committed to school improvement, please contact the school office to arrange a visit and/or speak to the Headteacher about the post.

Due to the current circumstances, we are unable to accommodate any visits to the school. However, if you would like further information about the school or the role, you can request a telephone conversation with the Headteacher. Please contact the school office via telephone or email above to arrange this. Where possible, the interview process will include face-to-face meetings which will take place in the school, adhering to the system of controls the school has in place. 

Application information

Application forms please download from the TES

Please email completed application forms to admin@coppermill.waltham.sch.uk

Coppermill Primary School

Edward Road

Walthamstow

E17 6PB

Tel: 020 8520 6267

Website coppermillprimary.co.uk

Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.