Assistant Headteacher (Curriculum)

Apply by: Friday 20th May 2022

Interview: w/c 23rd May 2022

The Role

We are looking to appoint an experienced Assistant Headteacher from September 2022. The post holder will be responsible for the Curriculum across the school. 

As a member of SLT, the Assistant Headteacher will play an important role in the overall leadership and management of the school. In particular, you will work closely alongside the Headteacher to lead and develop an outstanding, inclusive, comprehensive curriculum that serves the students.

About us

Pioneer Secondary Academy is a smaller than average secondary school with a calm atmosphere and and high ambitions for its students who are:

“confident, articulate young people who think carefully about their role in the world and display positive behaviour and attitudes.”

This is an exciting time to become part of a school being launched under new leadership and governance and planning for a dynamic successful future. We are now seeking to appoint an individual who shares our passion for learning and our determination to change lives through the education we provide.

We place great passion on staff well-being and development, at all levels with an extensive programme of professional development, offering a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their potential within and beyond Pioneer.

Our aim is to provide a knowledge rich education underpinned by our core values whilst preparing the next generation for an evolving digital world. If you are a driven and dedicated practitioner who is eager to grow and learn, by building effective relationships and instilling in students a love of learning, then we want to hear from you.

You will be well-supported by a strong team of professionals who always go the ‘extra mile’ for our young people.

The successful candidate will hold whole school responsibility for: 

● Leadership Development of Curriculum Leaders

● Responsibility for coordinating and chairing Middle Leader Meetings 

● Curriculum Development: supporting the Deputy Headteacher, including transition mapping across key stages and ensuring the curriculum is fit for purpose for all students

● Curriculum taster days 

● Strategic planning of the timetable that takes into account the wider factors of the school. 

● Coordinate options process between key stage transitions with appropriate pathways for all students. 

● Raising attainment for students, monitoring the progress and attainment of pupils. 

● Catch-up and interventions coordinator: responsibility for the catch and intervention timetable. 

● Exams: responsibility for all internal and external examinations across all key stages. 

● Teaching and Learning Coaching: support the development of Teaching and Learning throughout the school.

● Policies related to role and responsibility.

Please refer to the Job description via our schools website for more infor mation.

Applying for the job

Further information and an application form can be found on our school website at www.pioneersecondaryacademy.com  

For more information or to arrange a visit to the school (strongly encouraged), please contact hr@khalsasecondaryacademy.com

Applications will be shortlisted and interviewed at the earliest opportunity. Early applications for this post are recommended.

Pioneer Secondary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS record check.