Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher

Salary: L11-L15 (£60,787 - £66,956)

Start Date: September 2024

Following the promotion of one of our team, we are looking for a proven leader to join our successful leadership team. You will have experience in delivering excellent results and you will be a strong communicator with the ability to manage change and motivate colleagues and students.

 You will bring us:

• Passion for the progress of students from all backgrounds;
• A dynamic and enthusiastic approach combined with excellent interpersonal skills;
• A balance of skills and experience, whether that be data analysis or pastoral support;
• Successful leadership and management experience in your current role;
• The ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower teams and individuals to achieve excellence;
• A team player with drive and a sense of humour.
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Specific responsibilities will be developed in accordance with the post- holder’s strengths, areas of interest and the strategic development needs of the school.

 In return we will offer you:

• Positive support and development to become a Headteacher in the future;
• A Leadership Group who are supportive and dedicated colleagues.
• An enthusiastic and supportive team of staff, committed to raising our high standards further;
• The opportunity to make a difference in a diverse, urban comprehensive.
• Access to the BET Leadership Academy and other career development opportunities
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Priory School was inspected by Ofsted in November 2022 and received the following outcome:

• The quality of education Good
• Behaviour and attitudes Good
• Personal development Outstanding
• Leadership and management Outstanding
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The inspection report noted that “The school is extremely well led and managed. Teachers are well supported by leaders, and they benefit from well-planned training that meets the needs of their pupils. The school and the trust work closely together and this strengthens what the school offers their pupils.”

Please send completed application forms to recruitment@priorysouthsea.org. 

We would welcome visits from potential candidates and are willing to arrange a phone call with an existing member of the team for any interested candidates. Please contact hdalton@priorysouthsea.org for a visit or a conversation about the role.

If this feels like the right challenge for you we would love to hear from you. We would welcome visits in advance of an application and both the Headteacher and an Assistant Headteacher can be available for telephone conversations.

Closing date:             Thursday 9 May 2024               

Interview Date:        Week beginning Monday 13 May 2024         

Bohunt Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.  We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

A DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment.