Assistant Head Teacher (with Science background)

Cumberland Community School is a large and popular community school in East London. We would like to appoint someone who is passionate about their subject and enjoys teaching. Ideally, you will have a track record of improvement and some experience of managing staff. 

As Assistant Head Teacher, you will be able to inspire and lead staff, think strategically and be able to demonstrate a high standard of subject knowledge enabling you to deliver high quality teaching to ensure that students achieve their full potential.

We offer excellent staff support and leadership development, good career progression opportunities and a friendly and dedicated approach to school leadership. 

We are a forward-thinking school that has dispensed with formal lesson observations, retrospective book marking and written student exam reports whilst maintaining very high standards of care and outcomes. Behaviour is outstanding and the students are keen to progress and are used to working hard.

We prefer candidates who are organised, friendly, and who possess a positive work ethic. Having a few good ideas is always welcome.

If you join us you will be part of a structured, committed and hardworking team that will look after you and help you progress in your career.

Please visit our website https://www.cumberlandcst.org/ for more information about the school. Your application is a direct application to the CST.

Simon Elliott - CEO, Community Schools Trust (CST)

Ekhlas Rahman - Associate Head Teacher, Cumberland Community School, CST

Employer: Community Schools Trust

Closing Date: 10:00 on Tuesday, 31 January 2023

Location: Cumberland Community School, London E13

The Community Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow the government's Safer Recruiting Guidelines and all appointments will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and satisfactory references.

A Section 128 check will be carried out on individuals applying for any role that retains or has been delegated any management responsibilities under the terms of a direction made by the Secretary of State for Education.