Assistant Head Teacher (Head of Sixth Form)
Thomas Bennett Community College
West Sussex
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- L10-14
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Autumn 2021
- Apply by:
- 14 March 2021
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, engaging and creative Assistant Head Teacher. You will be responsible for our growing Sixth Form and ensuring students reach their academic potential.
You will have the knowledge, skills and personal qualities to successfully help lead a team of dedicated professionals.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate: • Excellent teaching and Leadership skills • Self motivation and potential • High level organisational and ICT skills • Effective communication skills, with the capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team
The suitable candidate will be expected to make a significant contribution to the academic, spiritual, moral and cultural well-being of young people and will support an already successful sixth form along the next stage of its development. In addition, the post will provide an excellent opportunity for professional development.
About the school:· Thomas Bennett Community College is a welcoming school community, with the highest expectations· We are ideally located for commuters, situated 30 minutes from Brighton and London · We have an impressive, modern school site with outstanding facilities across all subject areas· We joined the Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) on the 1st September 2012, and are part of a group of 7 TKAT academies in Crawley· Through our focused and bespoke training, staff are equipped with the skills to engage learners through the delivery of high quality lessons· Teachers all receive a laptop for their own use.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a fast paced team that has a proven track record in effecting change and is focused on continual school improvement. We share the belief that no-one should receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of: race, gender, disability, sexuality, age, income, religion, colour, marital status or ethnic or national origin. We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of our students. The successful applicant to this post will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.
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About Thomas Bennett Community College
- Thomas Bennett Community College
- Ashdown Drive, Tilgate, Crawley
- West Sussex
- RH10 5AD
- United Kingdom
Thomas Bennett Community College is a co-educational secondary academy for students aged 11-18, based in Crawley, West Sussex. The school was rated Ofsted Good in October 2022
Headteacher
Emer Lesova
Values and vision
Thomas Bennett Community College recognises that outstanding classroom learning is vital, but alone it is not enough to have a lasting impact on the lives of students. The school believes a rich and diverse curriculum is also crucial to provide experiences that will challenge individuals, inspire ambition and develop the character needed for success.
The secondary school’s aim is for every student to grow in confidence and resilience and aspire to achieve excellence in whatever they do. Staff believe students must have respect for themselves and others, as well as the integrity to always do the right thing, in order to play a responsible part in the community of the school and beyond. Thomas Bennett Community College wants every student to develop a passion for learning that will remain with them for life.
Ofsted report
“Leaders have worked relentlessly to create an inclusive and caring culture throughout the school. They have been successful and staff, governors and pupils now describe this school as a ‘family’. Pupils are proud of their school. Those who are new to the school feel welcome. Pupils feel happy and safe here...Leaders have high expectations of all pupils. Pupils study a broad range of subjects. Subject leaders have thoughtfully reviewed their curriculum design and how well it is taught"
View Thomas Bennett Community College’s latest Ofsted report
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