Assistant Headteacher required from September 2021

Assistant Headteacher required from September 2021
Inner London Leadership Scale 5 – 9 (£54,552 - £59,380

Are you ready for a new challenge? Do you have the drive and ambition to help move the school forward?

Cobourg Primary is a large multicultural inner-city school with a friendly supportive team, whose diversity is an asset. Situated in a fantastic location in Burgess Park (the largest park in Southwark), on the edge of Zone 1 and within easy striking distance of Central London’s museums and galleries.

We are looking to appoint an aspirational and exceptional leader to the post of Assistant Headteacher to lead on Maths or English. The post is a full time position with approximately .5 teaching commitment in a Year 5 class. The AHT will lead on the teaching and learning across the school to take us to the next chapter of our journey to a good school.

This is an exciting career move for an experienced and talented teacher committed to the challenge of making a difference to our pupils and community, to showcase their skills. If you can engage and inspire pupils, set high expectations and have the ability and commitment to take a leading role in raising standards, then we urge you to apply right now!

We offer:

• Curious and resilient children with great enthusiasm for learning
• A dedicated and supportive staff team
• A vibrant, inclusive school community
• Excellent opportunities for professional development

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have high expectations of themselves and others and have a proven record of raising attainment
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with an eye for detail
• Have excellent leadership, management, interpersonal and communication skills
• Have in-depth knowledge of current initiatives within the primary sector and demonstrate a clear vision of excellence in primary education
• Be highly organised, motivational and flexible with the ability to lead, inspire, and challenge children and colleagues

Visits to the school are welcome and highly recommended. Please contact the school office on:  020 7703 2583 to arrange.

Please apply using the green 'Quick Apply' online application form. If you have any queries, please email the School Business Manager:  office@cobourg.southwark.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: 10:00 on Monday 28th June.
Shortlisting: Tuesday 29th June.
Interviews: Commencing Friday 2nd July.

Please note: Cobourg Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check.