Assistant Head Teacher - Standards, Achievement & Curriculum
Stone Lodge School
Stone, Dartford, Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary L13 – L17
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 4 February 2019
Job overview
Background
The Assistant Head Teacher will be responsible for leading on curriculum design and innovation and supporting other leaders to ensure laser sharp practice with regards to rigorous assessment methods and quality assurance processes. They will have oversight of the timetable and ensure cost effective and robust solutions are found to guarantee budget constraints do not impact on the quality of education for our students.
It is essential that applicants have excellent teaching skills as they will be responsible for ensuring Heads of Department are using data to implement appropriate interventions for students. The ideal candidate will be a subject specialist with experience of teaching a core subject. The post holder will be the Raising Standards Leader and will have oversight of data at whole school level.
Job Title Assistant Head Teacher- Standards, Achievement and Curriculum
Salary L13 – L17
Responsible to: Head Teacher
Overall Job Purpose
To ensure achievement is exceptional and that the structure of the timetable, data analysis and curriculum design assist all staff in achieving this aim. As Assistant Head Teacher, the post-holder will lead the school in the Head Teacher’s absence.
A key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the appointee will play a major role in contributing to the school improvement plan, with a special emphasis on ensuring assessment data is robust and accurate and curriculum design is forward thinking and maximises student success.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The specific nature and balance of the key tasks and responsibilities will vary according to the needs of the school and the strengths of the post holder.
In general, an Assistant Head Teacher is expected to:
• Contribute to the internal organisation, management and control of the school
• Play a decisive and key role in determining the strategic direction of the school
• Deliver highly effective personal Teaching and Learning and develop staff to secure the same
• Lead and manage middle leaders
• Quality assure Departments
• Contribute to relationship building within the local community and especially across the Trust with partner schools
• Present to Governors, as required, on areas of specific responsibility
• Deputise, when necessary for the Head Teacher
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About Stone Lodge School
Due to expansion, we are currently recruiting teachers of;
- Mathematics
- English
- Science (inc. TLR post holders)
- PE (inc. TLR post holders)
- Computer Science
- Humanities
- DT/Engineering
- MFL
- Art
For further information please contact Mrs Verbeke-Cain on 01322 250340 ext304
About Stone Lodge School
Our school is one of three secondary schools, and one primary school which together form Endeavour MAT. Stone Lodge first opened in September 2019 with just four forms in Year 7, it has expanded to an eight-form entry school, growing exponentially with each academic year. This growth presents a range of exciting career opportunities to join our existing staff team.
In Stone Lodge School we share a core belief that emotional well-being and academic attainment go hand in hand. Our vision is clear: We want all of our students to graduate from Stone Lodge School with the capacity to make significant changes for the better within their local, national and global community.
Stone Lodge School offers a vibrant, inspirational environment for both its students and staff. In April, we move into our new £32 million state of the art building with world class facilities.
Stakeholder feedback has been universally positive with great enthusiasm and support for the school’s vision voiced by students, parents and carers and the Department for Education.
What we can offer you
As well as offering a competitive salary, state of the art, modern facilities, free-parking and the support of a dedicated and committed staff team. We can also offer you the opportunity to further develop your skills and talents with us as Stone Lodge School grows to its full 1,450 student capacity.
If you would to know more please visit our website at Home - Stone Lodge School
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