Assistant Headteacher
Collingwood School
Sutton
- Expired
- Salary:
- Negotiable depending on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 9 March 2023
Job overview
- Collingwood School
- Assistant Headteacher - Academic
- Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
- Start – September 2023
- Contract term: Permanent
We are currently looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Assistant Headteacher – Academic (and class teacher) to join the senior leadership team of our thriving preparatory school.
We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher who ideally has previous proven leadership experience in a school environment, can be committed to Collingwood’s vision and values, and demonstrate a passion for leading, curriculum development and innovation. A strength in the teaching of English is desirable with the knowledge and experience to teach in upper KS2 to 11+ level.
Collingwood School is a co-educational independent school for children aged 2 years - 11 years, which provides a broad and balanced education within a unique setting. It offers an individually focused education in a friendly environment, promoting excellence in learning and encouraging exceptional behaviour. It is a truly inclusive school with a unique family feel and offers small classes, dedicated and enthusiastic teachers and experiences catered to the needs and interests of every child. The school has a strong family atmosphere and prepares pupils exceptionally well for schools of their choice at age 11+.
At Collingwood, every pupil is encouraged to develop academically, physically and emotionally. We strongly believe that children who enjoy their school days will achieve their best. Our class teachers are trained to be Apple Teachers and we adapt the latest iPad technology to enhance and enrich the learning of our pupils. All of our staff create a secure environment, using imagination to help children to learn.
As our Assistant Headteacher (Academic) you will be responsible for aspects of the teaching and learning of the school and as such, must be committed to working towards the best possible environment for the nurture and education of all pupils whilst continually enhancing the quality of education. You must communicate effectively with present and prospective parents and the wider community, always with the aim of making the school the best of its kind in the area, a school that will attract and retain the most engaging and inquisitive pupils.
The role will require you to also be a class teacher, you will be responsible for the education and welfare of our pupils. You will work with other teachers to achieving the highest standards of learning and achievement for all. Additionally, you will be expected to promote and support the ethos, aims and vision of the school and maintain its philosophy of education.
As an Assistant Headteacher you will have whole school responsibility, this will include strategic development, leadership and management of others, academic oversight and the transition of pupils to their choice of secondary schools. This varied and exciting role is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to forge a career in the independent sector. Our links with our parents is essential to support their children so having a friendly and professional style is what we look for.
A full job description is available on request.
We welcome applications from current assistant headteachers as well as teachers who have previous leadership experience looking to take the next step.
At Collingwood School as part of the Inspired Learning Group of schools you will also benefit from
- Competitive Salary
- Annual salary review.
- Professional Development and Training opportunities with the prospect of career and salary progression within our group.
- Ongoing coaching from the management team.
- Childcare fee discount.
- Pension scheme.
- Refer a friend scheme up to £750.
- Health cash plan covering 10 healthcare benefits and services such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world.
Interested applicants should apply at the earliest possible opportunity. School tours are encouraged and welcomed, please contact the school directly on 020 8647 4607.
A letter of application and a completed and signed application form
should be addressed to the Head, and sent to Tom Havard, Talent Acquisition Manager, Inspired Learning Group - tom@inspiredlearninggroup.co.uk.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.
Collingwood School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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About Collingwood School
Collingwood deliberately remains small to foster the friendly and caring atmosphere that is so highly valued by all. We are proud that our family environment and excellent pupil: teacher ratio enables the individual strengths and talents of every child to be nurtured and developed by our dedicated professionals and supportive peer group community.
We offer an exciting range of academic subjects at all stages of school life, which are additionally complemented by a very wide variety of extra-curricular opportunities. Currently we have over 17 extra activities taking place every week including chess, football and music. We also offer a supervised after school aftercare session each night from 3.30 to 6.30 for all children and a pre-school breakfast club.
Our school has a first-class academic record and we are justifiably proud of our pupil’s outstanding successes in examinations for entry into the local independent and grammar school. There are no formal entry examinations into either the Pre-Prep or Prep Departments since we choose to provide a non-selective environment where all skills and talents can be valued. As part of our entrance procedure we like to invite prospective pupils to join us for a day in their appropriate class, during which subject teachers assess the student unobtrusively to determine his/her academic level and any particular educational needs.
At Collingwood we seek to constantly reinforce an ethos of co-operation where all our pupils develop in confidence and a sense of self-worth. Each child is supported and challenged by committed teachers, to achieve their best educationally, while small class sizes allow the personality and strengths of every young person to shine, and all contribute to the leaning environment in their own way. In line with our philosophy of educating for life, we emphasise the importance of consideration for others, good manners and the ability for positive self-development.
Collingwood offers a very secure and highly stimulating environment, underpinning the growing needs of each child from the first day in Reception to the more independent and inquisitive minds of Year 6. Consideration for others, courtesy and positive self-development are our foundation stones and our dedicated and experienced teachers not only aim, but succeed, in bringing out the best in every child in our care.
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