Assistant Headteacher for Sixth Form

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, skilled and experienced Assistant Headteacher for Sixth Form to join our welcoming, successful and growing school, starting in January 2023. 

This role will drive the leadership of our excellent Sixth Form educational provision, overseeing both academic and pastoral aspects.  The role focuses on building on the strong foundations set over our first two years of Sixth Form to ensure every Key Stage 5 student is inspired and challenged so that they enjoy learning with us and are highly successful, preparing them for Higher Education and employment.  The post holder will work closely with our colleagues at The Charter school North Dulwich Sixth Form as we continue to develop our practice and student offer collaboratively. Please see the accompanying job description for full detail of this post.

Our School and Trust:

• Opening in 2016 to Year 7 and now welcoming our first Year 13s in September 2022 The Charter School East Dulwich is an oversubscribed, fully inclusive, diverse, mixed 11–18 comprehensive.
• Access for all, to high quality Teaching and Learning is a priority, with our first Year 11 cohort excelling in their GCSEs in 2021.
• The new school leadership from September 2021 builds on strong foundations to ensure standards of excellence, and a culture where all students and staff are given a breadth of opportunity and are valued.
• As part of The Charter School Educational Trust we benefit from The Charles Dickens Research School, The London South Teaching Hub and work with a team of schools committed to excellence in education in South-East London. 

We are looking for a colleague who:

• Has excellent experience in Sixth Form provision with the ability to lead and work with a range of external and internal stakeholders to provide the best for our school.
• Consistently models excellent practice both inside and outside the classroom, having staff and students' progress and wellbeing at the core of their professional motivation
• Wants an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant, diverse and growing organisation.
• Can make a significant contribution to a dynamic, successful leadership team in order to make a difference to the lives of our young people.

In return, you will get:

• The chance to work with well qualified and motivated Sixth Form team
• The opportunity to work with colleagues from across a diverse and growing Trust including the Sixth Form Team at the outstanding Charter School North Dulwich.
• A professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment in a school that prioritises staff well-being, support and professional development.

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to equality and diversity and to being a family where everyone can be themselves. We are committed to continuous improvement in how representative we are of our local communities, including gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, and staff networks to provide a supportive environment in the workplace where members can receive peer to peer support. 

How to apply

To apply please go to the ‘Join Us’ section of our website www.chartereastdulwich.org.uk to download an application form and job description. Alternatively, please contact our HR Department, email HRAdmin@chartereastdulwich.org.uk or telephone Francesca Taylor  on 0203 873 2290.

Please note CVs are not accepted.  No agencies please

Closing Date: Tuesday 10th October             

Interviews: Friday 14th October