Assistant Headteacher Care and Guidance

Assistant Headteacher Care and Guidance

Starting Easter 2019

Salary scale L11 £51,234 – L15 £56,434 (candidates holding QTS)

Salary Scale £40,237 –  £47,359 (candidates without QTS)

York High is a mixed 11–16 school serving a genuinely comprehensive intake.  We have an absolute commitment to inclusion and making a difference to the life chances of all our students.  Our new building and committed team of staff have enabled us to transform the expectations of our young people and their community in the last 10 years.  It is also reflected in the number of families applying for places at our school.  You will be working in a school that prides itself on the support provided for all colleagues.

The school prides itself on its honesty, and wishes potential applicants to be aware that the school is currently in Special Measures.  However, with a new dynamic Leadership team, and with the support of our students and community, there is a real commitment to implementing change through high quality teaching and professional development.  We therefore wish to hear from candidates who will be committed to our journey and excited by this challenge.

We are looking for someone who will ensure high levels of attendance across the school.  You will manage and lead on the Positive Behaviour system, manage and lead the Pastoral team and lead on well-being and care in the school.  You will ensure high quality links with external agencies and have line management responsibility for Aspirations in the school and lead on community relations.

If you believe that you are or can be an exceptional Pastoral Leader then York High is for you.  

We can offer you a school where you can make a genuine difference, a school with an enthusiastic, determined and passionate leadership team, a school where 98% of the staff are proud to work in the school a school that is rapidly improving. 

Don’t just read the advert contact me to arrange a visit or a phone conversation about the role.

We don’t just want any Assistant Headteacher we want an exceptional one.

Is that you?

For further information, to organise a visit or to request an application pack please contact our recruitment partner, Paula Read at Hays Education.   The Headteacher welcomes visitors to school and these can be arranged through Paula Read at Hays.  

Please note that this post is open to candidates from a teaching background (with QTS) and those candidates currently working in a school setting who do not hold QTS.

For further information about working at York High School please click through the link https://www.hays.co.uk/jobs/yorkhighschool

Telephone 0113 200 3710 or email paula.read@hays.com

The closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 30th January at 9am

Interviews will be held as soon as possible after this date 

York High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.