Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher 

Lime Academy Abbotsmede is looking for an outstanding Assistant Headteacher to join our friendly, welcoming and supportive SLT. 

We are looking for someone to start with us in the Summer Term... but if you are the right candidate... we would be willing to wait!

Lime Academy Abbotsmede recently gained recognition from Ofsted as being a ‘Good’ school. We are a two-form entry primary school located in the centre of Peterborough. The school serves a diverse community and caters for children aged 2-11. We have recently implemented a new curriculum and there has been a lot of work completed on the environment, both inside and outside of the school. We also believe that there is still work to be done! Lime Academy Abbotsmede offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled leader to continue to help drive education standards in an upward trajectory. The school benefits from excellent pupils who deserve the best education!

We are also looking for that extra splash of creativity – supporting our team and our trust in seeing where those cross-curricular subject links can appear and also asking the continual question... ‘How can we make our children’s learning experience the most memorable learning experience?’

The role will involve a variable teaching commitment (strategically targeted) that comes with supporting and coaching staff across the school to develop teaching and learning and raise standards. Being part of our collaborative Trust means there will be opportunities to work with other leaders across the Trust to develop the curriculum further.

The salary for this post is Leadership range 7 – 11.

The Lime Trust’s vision is to provide high quality education for pupils through school to school collaboration and Trust direction, high challenge and high support. The Lime Trust consists of 8 schools, 4 Special and 4 Primary in Cambridgeshire, North and East London. All schools in the Lime Trust strive to improve life chances for all and are respected in their local communities.

The Lime Way:

• Always working to be brilliant
• Putting learners first
• Setting the standard
• Building capacity rich schools

The Values we embed in our schools are:

• Respect
• Equity
• Self-worth
• Partnership
• Enjoyment
• Communication (a voice for all)
• Trust

Trust Benefits:

• A welcoming and supportive team
• Hardworking, motivated, supportive colleagues and leadership teams
• Well being support
• Extensive CPD opportunities, including support with external courses for career development
• Enhanced maternity leave benefits
• A Macbook and Ipad
• National pay rates
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• Opportunities to work remotely
• (Abbotsmede staff also benefit from a Breakfast roll every Friday)

We are looking for a leader who can demonstrate:

• Excellent leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills
• The ability to inspire
• Excellent classroom practice, meeting individual needs effectively
• The desire and experience to take a lead role within our school
• A clear understanding of pedagogical content and curriculum development
• Up to date knowledge, skills and understanding of the Curriculum
• A commitment to ensuring all pupils achieve their full potential
• High expectations of themselves and others
• Experience of leading change and improvement across the school
• An understanding of how technology can be a driver for school improvement

Our aim is to provide our pupils with the best possible opportunities to succeed with future goals and aspirations in all areas of their life including social, emotional, physical and communication.

If you are passionate about leadership and have the energy, drive and desire to motivate our pupils and ensure they achieve the best possible outcomes this could be the right job for you. Applications are welcome from leaders and teachers from mainstream or special schools.

Recruitment timetable:

• Closing date: Monday 17th April 2023 at 10am
• Shortlisting:  Tuesday 18th April 2023
• Interviews:   Week commencing 24th April 2023

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange on 01733 566847 or via email admin.abbotsmede@limetrust.org to arrange a visit with Mr Kiel Richardson (Headteacher)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). References will be taken up before appointment.