Assistant Headteacher

Due to exciting growth in the school, with a 40% increase in pupils since September 2021, The Howard Academy Trust is pleased to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for 3 aspiring or established Assistant Headteachers, at Waterfront UTC from September 2022. 

These roles will enhance the current SLT, which is led by Fiona McLean, who is a dynamic Head of School. Fiona and The Howard Academy Trust will help you to develop the skills you need to be a Deputy or Head of School, if you show the potential for these roles.  

We want leaders who are motivated and resilient. Your number of years of experience, is less important to us than the commitment and drive that you bring.  

We are looking for 3 AHT’s in the following areas:  

• Quality of Education 

• Raising Standards & Curriculum 

• Personal Development 

These roles will involve teaching and you be expected to be a strong classroom practitioner. The subject areas that we are particularly interested in are Engineering, Construction, Design Technology/Three-Dimensional Design and PE.   

This is a career defining opportunity and an exciting time to lead at WUTC. The Howard Academy Trust will support and develop you as a leader and there are numerous opportunities across trust, that you can take advantage of.

What we offer you?

Waterfront UTC is the provider of an exciting blend of education specialising in the Engineering & Construction industries and is supported by an extensive network of employer organisations operating in these areas. Our students have proven to be responsible, mature and career driven individuals who want to succeed and are a pleasure to teach. 

The successful candidate will be someone who is genuinely passionate about teaching. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities.

We value our teachers and actively support their professional development, and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on staff development. You will have access to on-going professional development including National College accredited courses. If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust

We care about our staff's health and wellbeing and offer:

• CareFirst - Employee Assistance Programme

• Free Flu Jabs

• Free Health Checks 

• Access EarlyPay

• Mindfulness Taster Sessions

• Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 – 12 week courses

• Discounted gym membership at Avenue Tennis, Gillingham

• Wellbeing afternoons

• Access to Mental Health First Aiders

The Howard Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates short-listed. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

If you would like an informal conversation about this role, please contact Fiona McLean on 01634 505800.

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Applicants should apply via our online application process via TES online www@tes.com.

The Howard Academy Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.  We are committed to providing a mutually supportive working environment where every individual is respected, valued and included. Applications for flexible working are also welcomed.