Assistant Head Teacher

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is an 8FE 11-16 comprehensive which is part of PolyMAT Academy Trust. PolyMAT is a small and ambitious MAT with a unique family feel. Our vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ and the successful candidate will help deliver this at all levels. We currently have three schools in our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-successful boys’ school, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls that opened in 2019, and Bannockburn Primary School, a large successful primary that joined the Trust on 1st November 2023. Our Boys’ School has a flourishing Sixth Form provision which is co-educational and will cater for our girls from September 2024 after they achieve their first set of GCSE results. Our Trust and our schools’ pride themselves on a culture of high standards delivered through our Values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported and everyone feels part of the larger family as our schools and departments work very closely together.

As this is our first year of GCSEs, we are expanding our senior leadership team and we are seeking an assistant head teacher that will help move towards an established school and continue to inspire our girls to be the best versions of themselves.

The Assistant Head Teacher will work with the leadership team in providing effective organisation and management and to lead, maintain and seek ways of improving organisational structures and functions.

We are particularly looking for candidates that can support in developing our systems and structures and play a vital part in leading on those.  

We are looking for an Assistant Head Teacher to join our leadership team who will:

·     Lead strategically,

·     Lead the Organisation,

·     Lead collaboration,

·     Lead staff,

·     Lead the community,

·     Lead well-being,

·     Lead safeguarding and

·     Raise standards

As a member of staff at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls we can offer you:

·                   Opportunities for career progression

·                   Access to apprenticeship training

·                   Excellent professional development

·                   A contributory pension scheme

·                   Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals

·                   Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee

·                   An employee assistance programme

·                   Season ticket loans

·                   Excellent catering facilities

·                   Cycle2Work Scheme

·                   Secure on-site parking

·                   Free daily coffee for staff

PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. This is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

In accordance with changes to the KCSIE 2022 legislation shortlisted candidates will be subject to a social media check.

PolyMAT is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and providing opportunities for people with disabilities. We are an inclusive Trust who strives to provide an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We aspire to ensure that every member of our community, regardless of circumstances or background, have the opportunity to be the best version of themselves through our vision of ‘Success for Everyone’. 

For any potential applicants, we would like to encourage you to inform us of any additional support or adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process. We have an open approach to support for candidates with disabilities and recognise that reasonable adjustments may be required based on each individuals needs.

Sharing your needs with us ahead of interview, allows us to fully support and ensure you are not disadvantaged during the process. We welcome candidates contacting us at any point should you feel uncomfortable declaring a disability, to reassure you that we are here to support. So, please contact hr@polymat.co.uk if this is the case.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 16 May. Interviews are scheduled to take place shortly after.

Suitable candidates will be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application. The closing date will be brought forward in the event that the post is filled.

We look forward to hearing from you.