Assistant Headteacher

Our vision is to deliver "a global education ecosystem that develops life-ready students who learn how to learn".

REDISCOVER THE JOY OF TEACHING AT ONESCHOOL GLOBAL

Take the next step in your education career within an innovative pedagogy, where students are not only eager to learn, but take ownership of their learning.

Together with a healthy work/life balance, smaller class sizes, strong engagement from the school’s leadership and school community, our teachers are supported to be the best educators they can be.

Globally, OneSchool has 125 campuses, 9,000 students and 2,000 staff and volunteers, across 20 countries… a world of opportunity awaits you at OneSchool Global!

The Campus:

OneSchool Global UK Maidstone Campus is a dynamic, forward thinking educational hub which also maintains a strong sense of community- based in one of the largest towns in Kent. Students join us from across the South East of England from Year 3 to Year 13. Our campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology, ensuring that both online and face-to-face classes are catered for outstandingly. Our learning areas are thoughtfully designed to inspire innovation and create a future-ready environment for all students. We take pride in our small school atmosphere, providing personalised attention to our students. 

The Position:

We have the opportunity for an Assistant Head Teacher to help lead our amazing Maidstone team on a full time, permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a forward thinking, highly motivated and truly inspirational practitioner to be an Assistant Head Teacher – with Core subject teaching responsibilities and leadership portfolio Key Stage Progress lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

Commencing from January 2025, with responsibility to support the day-to-day management and professional leadership of the Maidstone Campus, the Assistant Head Teacher will ensure curriculum delivery focusing on the student as a self-directed learner and the implementation of the school’s policies and programs. Reporting to the Campus Principal and supported by an experienced Executive Team with expert and high-level support in the areas of Curriculum, Administration, HR, Finance, ICT, Property and WHS, the Assistant Head Teacher is a key member of the senior educational leadership team, providing educational and academic leadership to staff and students.

Our School has a clear vision, and our values are the heart of everything we do. Our culture is supportive and dynamic, and our success is enabled by an engaging, passionate team approach.

If you have a genuine love of teaching, possess a "can do" attitude and ability to be flexible within a dynamic workplace environment, please apply today.

You will:

• Have an in-depth knowledge and demonstrable experience as a DSL (or Deputy DSL willing to train as a DSL) on Safeguarding and Child Protection and its application in an education setting.
• Ideally have knowledge of the Key Stages of the National Curriculum and assessment framework
• Have experience with pastoral or behavioural management of students.
• Have experience in improving the quality of teaching and learning as a department lead or within a whole school setting.
• Have previous experience as a middle / senior leader over the last 3 years and experience of implementing strategies to improve progress.
• Have experience of online teaching and learning
• Have QTS / QTLS, Honours Degree and ideally have a GCSE English and Maths at level C / 5 or above
• Set an example of positive personal integrity and professionalism, with positive, appropriate and effective communications and relationships at all levels.
• Ensure high standards are maintained, progressed and promoted in all areas of work.
• Uphold and promulgate the OneSchool ethos within all areas of responsibility.
• Embed the Learning2Learn framework across the campus.
• Ensure the campus has a high performing motivated team culture.

We offer:

• Students who are enthusiastic and highly motivated who want to learn with less behavioural issues.
• Excellent premises and well-equipped classrooms providing a modern and technologically advanced learning environment for students.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our students.
• A competitive salary (London Fringe pay scales) plus the OSG UK enhancement of 3% after the probation period. 
• OSG UK offers its teachers membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Staff Referral scheme for OSG UK colleagues.
• Career growth and support, with weekly CPD sessions
• Our culture of respect and support from leadership, colleagues, students and parents creates a positive work environment and scheduled professional development time in work hours ensures you thrive.

If you would like to arrange a visit to the campus or an informal conversation regarding the role please contact Keryn Westhuizen- Campus Principal- keryn.westhuizen@uk.oneschoolglobal.com

Closing Date for application forms: Friday 18th October 2024

Interviews will be held: Week Commencing: 21st October 2024

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online searches and vetting checks. This post will be subject to a Section 128 Prohibition from the management of independent schools check.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.