Assistant Headteacher
The King's School
Pontefract
- £56,721 - £64,143 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- L13 - L18
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 September 2021
- Apply by:
- 10 May 2021
Job overview
Ref: P489
Required for September 2021
Are you looking for the next step in your career path? Would you like to work with a dynamic team of leaders, collaborate with others and use your skills to lead learning and teaching? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Pontefract Academies Trust are looking for an outstanding teacher who would like to develop their leadership skills, working as part of the senior leadership team at The King’s School.
The King’s School is in a strong position, is currently achieving great academic outcomes, has a strong team of teachers, a fantastic cohort of students and is well positioned for its next step towards being outstanding.
Our teachers and leaders are passionate about teaching and learning, and the successful candidate will share our rigorously high expectations for the academic, social and personal development of every student in our Trust.
We can offer you a fantastic attractive working environment, leadership coaching to develop/enhance your skills in leading learning and extensive CPD opportunities.
This is a really exciting time to join our Trust, with development opportunities available for the right candidate through effective and rewarding collaborative working. The role will involve a combination of both a teaching commitment and leadership responsibility. The Trust’s leadership team including James Franklin-Smith, Executive Director of Secondary Education and Dominic Pinto, Headteacher is committed to ensuring this school becomes an outstanding school. Whilst there are lots of strength at the school there is plenty of opportunity for someone coming in to be accountable for significant impact in their area of responsibility.
If you are ambitious, successful and excited by learning, please contact us to arrange a visit on 01977 601701.
Your completed application pack and teacher results form (also found on the Trust website) should be returned by email to recruitment@patrust.org.uk no later than 10:00am on Monday 10th May 2021.
The King’s School will seek to appoint the candidate with the best cultural fit and the successful candidate will be developed to lead on specific leadership responsibilities once in post.
We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from everyone. Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this.
Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and any satisfactory pre-employment checks. Successful applicants will also be asked to provide criminal conviction information.
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About The King's School
The King’s School - Be part of it, Be King’s!
As a proud member of Pontefract Academies Trust, The King's School is renowned for its strong reputation for educational excellence and consistently achieving strong academic results. Established in 1139, The King's School stands as a beacon of education for nearly nine centuries, offering a premier learning experience to the bright minds of Pontefract and beyond. We take great pride in being more than just a secondary school; we are a caring, high-performing community where students evolve into the best version of themselves, proudly carrying the legacy of The King's School.
With a remarkable history spanning over 850 years, our school is deeply rooted in tradition, but it is the people that make The King's School truly exceptional. Our students, with excellent behaviour and as the best ambassadors one could wish for, are a testament to our commitment to nurturing outstanding individuals. Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff, in collaboration with parents, strives to provide a first-class education, ensuring every student receives the opportunities they deserve.
An incredible culture
The King’s School is more than just a workplace; it is a great place to work. Our staff is the bedrock of our success- everything we achieve is attributed to their hard work and dedication, and we, therefore, ensure they are well looked after.
No matter your role, if you're a part of our school, your contributions will be genuinely valued. Everything we do at The King’s School is based on great relationships, and it is important to us that staff are happy in their work. This means a balance of challenge, support, recognition, and plenty of opportunities for development and career progression.
What people say about us
“The King’s School is a really lovely place to work. The students are well-mannered, polite and engaging. I have always felt well supported by my line manger, peers and have positive relationships with those I manage”. Middle Leader
“King’s is the place where I have rebuilt my confidence as a teacher and gained an abundance of knowledge and support in just 6 months. Coming from Ireland, I have struggled to find somewhere I felt I belonged and somewhere that would offer the time and understanding until I came here. The support and rapport from all members of staff is phenomenal!” Teacher
“The inspirational staff of Pontefract Academies Trust believes in the students, staff and community it serves – this shared belief creates an unrivalled positive culture which permeates across the whole Trust.” Senior Leader
“Ever since joining the King's School in my second year as an ECT, I've had consistent access to diverse training that directly influences my classroom practice. The relationships I've built with my subject mentor and the extensive support from the department have been invaluable in shaping and enhancing my teaching practice”. Early Careers Teacher
“Staff are passionate and knowledgeable. They teach lessons that are exciting and engage pupils”. Ofsted
“Staff who responded to Ofsted’s staff survey said they were proud to work at the school”. Ofsted
“95% of staff said they would recommend this school to prospective parents”. Staff Survey
Connect with us
If you're intrigued by the prospect of a rewarding career with Pontefract Academies Trust at The King's School, we look forward to hearing from you.
Step into a community where excellence is not just a goal; it's a way of life.
Be a part of something extraordinary—Be King’s!
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