Assistant Head Teacher - Primary Phase

Assistant Head Teacher

Primary Phase

Start date:                 January 2022

Salary Scale:              Leadership Scale L 5-9

Reports to:                Head of Primary Phase

Closing date for Applications:  12th October 2022

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, highly organised and excellent Assistant Head Teacher to join our friendly and supportive Primary Phase, who will drive standards and pedagogy in Teaching and Learning across the Primary Phase and further develop our Cornerstones Curriculum. The successful candidate will be capable of inspiring pupils through their passion for teaching and learning, have outstanding pedagogical knowledge around a knowledge-rich curriculum and teaching and learning, and a desire to make a difference to pupil achievement. Due to Washwood Heath Academy being an All through Academy, there is potential to work with colleagues and pupils in Key Stage 3 and 4 to gain further subject specific development.

Washwood Heath Academy is a relatively new All Through Academy (Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form) in the East of Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a newly developed Primary team and contribute to Primary Phase, which seeks to provide a first class education for all of its learners.  In order for all pupils to achieve academic excellence, we deliver a knowledge-rich curriculum. 

Our friendly, family feel is part of the reason that parents choose Washwood Heath Academy for their children. We are part of the Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust which is a family of local schools located within 15 minutes of one another: 4 Primary schools, 2 Secondary schools and 1 All-through school. This will give you the opportunity to grow and develop professionally with a fantastic Academy Trust that is very supportive and collaborative with a strong sense of community.

To be part of the next stage of the school’s exciting journey, governors would like to appoint a successful Assistant Head Teacher ensuring they can:

·      To work in partnership with the Head of Academy and Head of Primary Phase as part of the Senior Leadership Team, in securing a high quality, knowledge-rich curriculum.

• Create an environment across the school where children are engaged and enjoying their curriculum.
• Monitor, moderate and evaluate the curriculum, analysing Primary data. 
• Mentor and support colleagues through a solid understanding of the curriculum and good pedagogical practices.
• Contribute towards the vision for the school and its development plan as part of the SLT as a key stage leader.

·     To contribute to raising standards of achievement and maximising student attainment.

·     To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth

• To be committed to the safeguarding of children.
• Contribute towards the vision for the school and its development plan as part of the SLTMain requirements:

·        To be an outstanding classroom practitioner

·        Have excellent curriculum and teaching and learning pedagogy

·        An unwavering belief in the potential of every pupil to succeed

·        To be able to analyse and interpret data

·        Experience of leadership

·        A commitment to the professional growth of self and others

·        Understanding of phonics and early reading

·        Good sense of humour

·        Committed and enthusiastic

We can offer you:

·        A welcoming and positive school with children who are respectful and willing to learn.

·        A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their potential, irrespective of their ability or starting points.

·        A supportive and forward thinking Leadership team, consisting of ‘Leaders that know their school very well’ Ofsted 2020.

·        Confident, friendly and aspirational children who are respectful to everyone.

·        A commitment to your continued professional growth and wellbeing.

·        To be a part of the Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust that provides a full suite of benefits and rewards to support wellbeing including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, access to wellbeing advice, cycle to work scheme, contribution to glasses for DSE users.

·        Onsite parking.

·        A wonderful opportunity to make your own mark!

This post is suitable an experienced teacher who is looking for a new challenge. 

Informal conversations and visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact Helen

Powis Jones, Head of Primary Phase via the Primary Office 0121 675 7272, or

hpowisjones@washwood.academy

Please apply on line at: MyNewTerm  https://www.mynewterm.com/

Closing date for applications: 12th October 2022

N.B. CVs will not be accepted                      

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.