Assistant Headteacher - EYFS/KS1
Heaton Avenue, A SHARE Primary Academy
Kirklees
- Expired
- Salary:
- L3 to L7
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 19 April 2024
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a dynamic Assistant Headteacher to join our leadership team. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to become part of a new leadership team then this could be your ideal career move.
To commence in September 2024, we are seeking to recruit an ambitious and dynamic Assistant Headteacher who is passionate, dedicated and have a proven track record of engaging and inspiring both pupils and colleagues alike.
We offer ongoing and outstanding professional development to support your leadership career including the opportunity to undertake the NPQ in Senior Leadership (NPQSL) or Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL). We know our success depends entirely on our colleagues, so we are determined to recruit and retain the best staff by offering first class training and support, as well as highly competitive terms and conditions.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be an innovative and outstanding teacher who has a clear understanding of how young children learn;
- Be passionate about teaching and learning able to work with others to help them develop their practice;
- Have high quality teaching, pupil learning and wellbeing at the heart of everything they do;
- Have highly developed interpersonal and organisation skills;
- Have a strong commitment to supporting the Head of School to help achieve excellence and success at every level across the academy.
At SHARE MAT, we aim to:
- Equip our staff to deliver their best every day, our belief is that by Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best is the key;
- Encourage all our pupils to go beyond what they think they can achieve, to enjoy learning, helping them to lead healthy and happy lives;
- Ensure our staff are happy at work, taking pride in pupils’ progress and development;
- Never stop improving, developing and sharing our practice with others;
- Deliver training and guidance relevant to job role so expectations are understood and staff feel motivated;
- Offer great benefits making us the employer of choice, including first class developmental opportunities for teaching staff led by one of our academies, Shelley College which is the Teaching School Hub for Kirklees and Calderdale.
Heaton Avenue, A SHARE Primary Academy is one of the eight schools within our trust and is part of a close-knit community well located for commute from Leeds, Huddersfield and Wakefield.
- We are a vibrant place of learning and encouragement where children/young people are happy, settled and confident;
- We have a broad and balanced curriculum that provides a memorable educational experience for all of its pupils;
- We aim to equip pupils with the attributes and attitude they need for their next stage of education.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Applications must be made via the Every Portal using the following link:
https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=a928e9f7-b04c-4e2b-ae80-02a3518372fe
Closing date: 19th April 2024
Interview date: 2nd and 3rd May 2024
SHARE MAT is committed to the Equalities Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people, by adhering to “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance. All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post and an online search will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates.
SHARE MAT comprises of Woodside Green Primary, Heaton Avenue Primary, Luck Lane Primary, Millbridge Primary, Royds Hall, Shelley College, Whitcliffe Mount School and Thornhill Community Academy. A central team provides operational support.
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About Heaton Avenue, A SHARE Primary Academy
- Heaton Avenue, A SHARE Primary Academy
- South Parade, Cleckheaton
- West Yorkshire
- BD19 3AE
- United Kingdom
Heaton Avenue Primary Academy is an above average sized school that serves a mixed catchment area of Cleckheaton. In 2012 we moved into a remodelled middle school building and have created an exceptional learning environment. As a partner within SHARE Multi-Academy Trust we can offer the successful candidate access to a fantastic support network, excellent CPD and opportunities to develop practice across the trust.
We are a school which has an innovative curriculum that allows staff the flexibility to create an inspiring, exciting learning journey for all our children, enabling them to develop into active citizens of the future, empowered to make their best contribution to society.
The curriculum is developed in a thematic and practical way that engages both staff and children. We seek ways to make our curriculum even more interesting every year. Lessons are expected to be fascinating, engaging, exhilarating, and demand that pupils think for themselves whilst ensuring they see a purpose to their work. A wide range of learning styles are used ensuring personalised learning is at the heart of what we do.
Teachers and support staff work together to deliver the agreed curriculum to all the children. Together they assess pupils progress and achievement discussing each child and developing effective programmes to ensure each child’s self-confidence and self-esteem rise quickly, developing a thirst for learning
We can offer a strong team spirit and very high staff morale, which has created an open and supportive environment where staff can be innovative in accelerating pupils learning.
The Trust
SHARE Multi Academy Trust currently consists of Shelley College, Thornhill Community Academy, Royds Hall Community School, Whitcliffe Mount School, Heaton Avenue Primary School, Millbridge Primary School, Lily Park Primary School, Luck Lane Primary School, Woodside Green Primary School with a view to continue to expand.
Our aims
We want to create a mutually supportive family of schools because we believe that, by sharing our expertise and resources, we can improve the quality of education for our children and young people.
Our values
Our central belief is “Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best” and we apply this to everybody in our organisation, staff and children alike. We aim to treat everybody with respect and build positive relationships with each other and we want everybody working in our schools to do the very best they can. We support each other and celebrate our successes together.
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