Assistant Headteacher - Quality of Education

Sir William Stanier School is looking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher with a focus on teaching, learning, outcomes, assessment and reporting. We wish to appoint an outstanding individual with a record of impactful leadership in their current role. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing teaching, monitoring pupil progress and supporting pupils to achieve excellence throughout the key stages. The role would suit someone who is passionate about the quality of education, and is keen to develop their leadership further, using evidence, teacher development and a knowledge rich curriculum to ensure excellent outcomes for all. It will include the opportunity to shadow the work of the Deputy Headteacher who oversees the quality of education at Sir William Stanier School. This is an exciting role and one where commitment, ideas, underpinned by research, and strategic planning will be key in delivering success.

The successful candidate will be joining the school at a very exciting time as it continues to make rapid progress. In the recent Ofsted Monitoring visit, it was noted that “The school promotes an open and reflective culture, where staff are encouraged to improve. Staff feel well supported in their roles. They value the collaborative atmosphere that permeates the school and helps them work together to strengthen their practice.” 

As a senior leader you will be a prominent, visible presence around the school and will promote strong relationships with all stakeholders. To be successful, you will lead with confidence and conviction and will be passionate about the power of education to transform lives. You will demonstrate impeccable professionalism, unwavering determination, and relentless optimism.

Please see attached job description for a full understanding of this role.

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In return we will offer the successful candidate:

• A welcoming school with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff

• Inquisitive and self-motivated children to inspire

• Staff benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme

Salary: Leadership Pay Scale L12- L16

Closing date: Friday 26th April 2024, 9:00am

To learn more about the role, the school, and the development of the Trust, please book a visit by contacting Michele Dobson, Principal's PA: michele.dobson@sws.cheshire.sch.uk.

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The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

In line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 The Learning Partnership does not request attendance or medical information on candidates for posts prior to appointment. We will, however, seek a post-appointment reference for successful candidates, which will include questions relating to attendance records. Appointments will be made subject to this reference and the Trust may, in some circumstances, withdraw the offer of appointment on the basis of information received, again having full regard to the requirements of the Equality Act.

The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status. The Trust supports CIPD’s #FlexFrom1st campaign and is ‘happy to talk flexible working’.