Assistant Headteacher (Primary)
Buxton School
Waltham Forest
- £48,058 - £52,737 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- L13 - L17 Actual Salary
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 23 May 2022
Job overview
The Role
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Assistant Headteacher who is immersed in Primary education, pedagogy and policy. The experienced candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner who will be able to share their knowledge and enthusiasm for learning in our Primary Phase to secure strong outcomes for all pupils. You will be joining a committed team of staff and have the opportunity to innovate our Primary Phase of learning.
The position is open to experienced managers or emerging leaders who wish to make significant impact to the learning of our children. This role carries an additional whole school responsibility, leading on Curriculum ages 3-11 and an all-through responsibility.
The successful candidate:
- will be a successful manager or emerging leader who is able to demonstrate outstanding classroom teaching
- will have experience of working within the Primary phase and will be able to demonstrate where they have had significant positive impact upon pupil outcomes
- will take lead responsibility for ensuring the best possible curriculum offer that is diverse and flexible
- will be supportive and contribute to the development of our all-through curriculum
The Assistant Head is a leading professional in the school, who should be able to support the Headteacher and Deputy Headteachers in all aspects of management, control and discipline of the school. Working with the Headteacher and Deputy Heads, the Assistant Head provides vision, leadership and direction for the school and ensures that it is managed and organised to meet its aims and targets. By the very nature of the post, the postholder will share in the responsibility for the continuous improvement in the quality of education: for raising standards efficiently and effectively to achieve the school's aims and objectives. The Assistant Head is responsible for creating a productive, disciplined learning environment and for day-to-day management and will be accountable to the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher.
About Us
Buxton opens doors for our community. We are an honest, kind family of learners, inspiring ambition for our pupils’ futures. Together with parents, we will enable every pupil to fulfil their potential. We provide a secure and caring environment where we strive to ensure that every pupil will develop a sense of pride, enjoyment and ownership in their school.
In Return
We have a carefully differentiated CPD programme that is constantly striving to improve the classroom experience for children and teachers. Staff are encouraged to pursue higher learning through: NPQMLs, NPQHs, Degree courses, MAs and Doctorates. What’s more, when you join our community, you will enjoy many other benefits including:
- Staff wellbeing consideration
- Teaching timetable that reflects the significance of the role
- Access to the staff car park
- Childcare vouchers
- Cycle to Work scheme
- A confidential counselling, help and information service available free of charge 24 hours a day, every day of the year
- Tech scheme
Find out more and Apply
For further information about the school, please visit www.buxtonschool.org.uk
If you wish to visit our school or have a conversation with Mrs. Bowers-Broadbent, Executive Headteacher, please feel free to contact us at the below email address.
If you have any questions prior to applying, please contact Stacey Bell, PA to Executive Headteacher at recruitment@buxtonschool.org.uk
To apply, please complete our application form and return this via email: recruitment@buxtonschool.org.uk
Please note, CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 23rd May 2022
Interview date: Thursday 26th May 2022
Buxton School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Attached documents
About Buxton School
Buxton School is a mainstream, co-educational, non-denominational, all-through school for children aged 3-16. It is situated in Leytonstone in London.
Buxton School serves a diverse community and prides its self on being an inclusive learning community. We are ambitious for our learners. Our unique 3-16 Years school caters for the needs of our children all under one roof and prides itself on being cutting edge in providing for a child’s complete educational journey.
Executive Headteacher
Mrs. Bowers-Broadbent
Vision and values
We aim to encourage our pupils to become leaders and take responsibility for the role they play in developing the world in which we live in.
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