Assistant Headteacher

The Senior Leadership Team and Governors of this ambitious primary school are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced school leader or an outstanding teacher with a track record of consistently high student achievement and clear leadership potential.

As an Assistant Headteacher you will be an active lead on a wide range of day to day organisational and strategic responsibilities including Key Stage One lead. You will take a class in either EYFS or Key Stage One. You will lead by example to promote and foster the ambitions of the school, inspiring and motivating staff to develop and improve our school’s achievements.

Assistant Headteacher key responsibilities:

• Be an outstanding teacher in order to model best practice;

• Strengthen our school by continually strive for excellence;

• Improve the progress of all groups of pupils across all phases;

• Lead on whole school responsibilities (the specific areas will be decided after appointment);

• Grow leaders from within our school through coaching;

• Be ambitious for our school; be creative and innovating in your thinking.

Our unique school offers you:

• Children who are keen to learn and are highly aspirational;

• Supportive and active parents;

• Outstanding opportunities for professional development and career progression;

• An opportunity to lead a team of highly committed, talented and innovative staff. 

Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please call the school office on 01628 620871. Please visit the school website for further information and an application form. Applicants are encouraged to address the person specification. Please send completed application forms to: head@dorneyschool.co.uk

Closing date: Midday, Wednesday 11 October 2017
Short Listing: 13 October • Interviews: w/c 16th October 2017

Dorney School is a member of the Beeches Learning and Development Trust, and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and other relevant employment checks.