Assistant Head (Upper)

For September 2019 or January 2020

Yateley Manor School is a forward-thinking co-educational prep school in Hampshire with a genuine and tangible family ethos.

The school wishes to recruit an Assistant Head to become a member of the Senior Leadership Team and help to shape the future for children to achieve successful adult lives. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership post that is well supported and involves high levels of autonomy.

ROLE SPECIFICATION

The Assistant Head will have pastoral, academic and operational oversight for the upper section of the school (Years 4-8). They will promote a caring and happy atmosphere throughout the school and ensure effective management of department resources, in order to provide the most efficient learning opportunities for the pupils. The Assistant Head will report to the Deputy Head and the Headmaster.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The successful candidate for this challenging and rewarding position will have at least five years’ teaching experience in prep or primary schools and will most probably be in a middle management position. A university degree and teaching qualification from a recognised academic institution is essential.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates wishing to apply for this post are invited to complete the application form provided by noon on Monday 24th June 2019. Early applications are encouraged as they will be reviewed and processed as they are received. Please complete the school application form and return to Robert Upton, Headmaster, Yateley Manor School, 51 Reading Road, Yateley, Hampshire, GU46 7UQ, together with a covering letter identifying the reasons for your suitability.  Alternatively applications can be emailed to headmaster@yateleymanor.com.

Interviews are anticipated to take place during the week beginning 24th June 2019 but we reserve the right to interview candidates in advance of this time. 

SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Yateley Manor School complies fully with the DfE Guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post holder is expected to share this commitment and comply with all associated internal policies and procedures. 

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.