Assistant Headteacher

We are looking to appoint an inspiring and highly effective leader to join our primary phase leadership team as an Assistant Headteacher.

You would be joining our experienced wider primary leadership team that work closely and collaboratively across our primary campuses.

As Assistant Headteacher of the primary phase at our Peninsula Campus you will support the Deputy Headteacher and the Headteacher of St Mary Magdalene Primary Phase in ensuring the academic and pastoral provision is the best it can be.

You will also be given a specific school improvement responsibility for the Federation primary phase which will be determined after appointment; we would expect the candidate to have proven skills and relevant experiences across all areas of school leadership.

The ideal candidate will be: 

• an outstanding leader, able to coach and manage other teachers so they achieve their best 
• a leader dedicated to working in partnership with others to raise standards 
• an enthusiastic, innovative practitioner, with high expectations, passionate about ensuring all students reach their potential
• committed to the Federation’s vision and values, including promoting equality and celebrating diversity

We can offer: 

• a supportive leadership team and vibrant professional community    
• a positive school culture which believes in collaborative leadership    
• a commitment to continuing professional development    
• an innovative building ready for 21st century teaching 
• a supportive Christian ethos across our school communities    
• a MacBook for use in school and for personal use at home

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend the first selection day on Friday 9th June with successful candidates from the first selection day invited for a second day on Monday 12th June.

As this role will involve contact with children, we will take up at least two references before interview asking about your suitability to work with children. Any job offer will be conditional on you having a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Criminal Records Check and Barred List Check, having the legal right to work in the UK and having satisfactory overseas criminal records checks if deemed necessary.

As this role will involve contact with children we will take up at least two references before interview asking about your suitability to work with children. Any job offer will be conditional on you having a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Criminal Records Check and Barred List Check, having the legal right to work in the UK and having satisfactory overseas criminal records checks if deemed necessary.

Koinonia federation is committed to positively tackling discrimination in all its forms and works to ensure that all sections of the community have fair and equal access to and experience within employment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, in particular those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce; we are respectful of all individuals’ race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, disabilities and cultural background.’

CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY 8TH JUNE at Noon.