Assistant Headteacher

Position is at Linthwaite Clough Junior, Infant and Early Years School, Chapel Hill, Huddersfield. HD7 5NJ.

Leadership Scale: L2 – L6 £48,366 - £53,380

Closing date: Friday 17th May 2024 at 9am

Interviews will take place w/c: 20 May 2024

Start date: September 2024

At Linthwaite Clough Primary School, we're embarking on a new chapter, and we're seeking a an inspirational and dynamic Assistant Headteacher with commitment, energy, and passion to join us and our new Head of School.

You will be play an essential part of our school community, supporting our amazing children through their time with us and will have the ability to teach in KS2.

Do you believe that creativity, nurture, and community are as important as academic achievement? Do you understand how to raise aspirations and drive excellence at all levels? Do you believe that you can secure outstanding outcomes for all students in a safe, vibrant, and happy school? Then we’d love to hear from you.

What will you get in return?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of the senior leadership team under the direction and with the support of the Head of School.

You will also benefit from the expertise on hand to support you from the central Trust team, the school improvement team and your fellow leaders of the other schools in the trust. At Linthwaite Clough you’ll find a strong foundation where you can make a real difference to the lives of over 250 children and young people and our local community.

Benefits

• A supportive and forward thinking Leadership Team
• Fabulous children who are polite, enthusiastic and eager to learn
• Supportive and committed Staff, Governors and Parents
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Strong links with local and partner schools
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Automatic enrolment to the Teacher Pension Fund
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite car parking
• Collaboration with Trust colleagues in similar roles
• Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our pupils

What the role involves in a nutshell:

• Assist the Head of School in managing and leading the school as an active member of the School Leadership Team
• To lead the school in the absence of the Head of School
• Leading, motivating, supporting, developing, and empowering staff
• Inspire, motivate and influence staff and pupils, taking a leading role in maintaining the highest standards of teaching and learning, offering guidance and support to colleagues. 

If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to show you around and tell you more about our wonderful school.

HOW TO APPLY

Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role or have any questions ahead of making a formal application, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our Executive Director for Primaries, Liz Woodfield via l.woodfield@melthammoor.tlt.school.

 If you’re ready to apply, please complete our application form and return it to recruitment@tlt.school by the deadline.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.