Assistant Headteacher

Do you have a genuine passion for teaching and learning with an excellent track record of raising outcomes and an unshakeable belief in every child’s potential? If so then this is an exciting opportunity to join Langdon Park School and play a key role in delivering our School Vision. You will have a specific remit across the school developing the school’s literacy policy and designing and implementing a whole school reading strategy. The role will involve leading CPD and coaching staff across the school.

Our vision is that Langdon Park School will be widely respected as a community school that offers students a life changing education. Our purpose is to inspire, ignite and unlock the creativity and imagination of every child and adult in our community. Pedagogy and professionalism are the driving forces in our School. Adults and Students value excellence, tolerance, understanding, collaboration and self-improvement. From a relentless focus on learning will emerge a sense of confidence, curiosity, resilience and determination to meet the challenges of the Modern World. Everyone will reflect upon and articulate their personal learning journey. We will have a shared purpose, a shared language and a relentless formative culture that challenges everyone to grow, improve, support and raise standards.

We want every student to graduate with the best qualifications, purpose, self-confidence, self-belief and a readiness to play a positive role within their local and the global community.

If you are as excited by this challenge as we are and you think this might be the role for you, please apply by following the link below. Deadline is Friday 10th May 2024 at 10.00am.

Shortlisted candidates will be informed on Monday 13th May and interviews will take place on 16th and 17th May 2024.

Please note, only first person or direct applications from candidates will be considered. Third party applications / introductions or recommendations will not be accepted by the school.

We expect a large number of applications and so there will be a zoom call on Thursday 2nd May at 6.00pm when you can meet myself to find out more about the school and role. If you would like the link then do contact Sue Isaac isaacs@langdonpark.org I would like to thank you again for your interest in the post and I look forward to receiving your application.

The School has adopted the principles of Safer Recruitment and will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to do the same. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Langdon Park School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Also please note in accordance with the latest KCSIE guidance, shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches.

Please apply using the TES online application. Please contact the school for further information to support the completion of your application.