Assistant Headteacher - Secondary Department

Following the review of the curriculum model and the roles of the members of the Leadership Team, governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dedicated and inspirational Assistant Headteacher to play a strategic role in the leadership and management of the following role: ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER SECONDARY DEPARTMENT

‘SCHOOL LIFE ‘ (Academic)

• Focus on the responsibility within and accountability for, whole school development and self evaluation within the area of School Life (Academic) aspect of the curriculum model
• Linked to the Teaching, Learning and Assessment in the Ofsted Framework
• In partnership with the Curriculum Deputy Headteacher to lead on the evaluation of the quality of teaching and its impact on student progress by considering a range of evidence to include work scrutiny, data analysis and lesson observations

Governors are seeking to recruit a person who will:

• Have extensive experience and skill in working with students with a wide range of special educational needs and be passionate in ensuring all our young people achieve their personal best and full potential within a secondary department
• Be able to demonstrate outstanding classroom practice and be able to lead outstanding teaching and learning and demonstrate student progress across the secondary department
• Have excellent interpersonal, organizational, leadership and management skills
• Be able to demonstrate how their work has a significant impact on the whole school as part of a senior leadership team
• Have a strong commitment to innovative curriculum development including vocational training, enterprise and Internship programmes, student learning and staff development
• Have excellent leadership skills and be able to hold people to account
• Have the ability to relate to and communicate effectively with parents, colleagues and other key agencies such as further education, business and commerce

If you are an experienced practitioner with a successful track record of sustained improvement and a determination to maximize the opportunities available, then this role offers an excellent opportunity to challenge yourself within this new structure. Highly motivated and driven, applicants should have the creativity and vision to inspire and support change but also the focus to ensure successful outcomes are reached. You will need a ‘can-do’ attitude that can inspire and engage learners, staff and our wider educational community. You will be part of an excellent team and will be given extensive support to develop to your full potential in this role and beyond.

Visits to our school are strongly recommended and can be arranged by contacting Paula Read at Hays.

To have an informal, confidential discussion, book a visit or to find out how to apply, please contact Paula Read at Hays Education on 0113 200 3710 or email paula.read@hays.com.

Further details can be found by visiting www.hays.co.uk/jobs/redwoodschool

The closing date for all applications is 12 May at 8 am
Interviews to be held 19 May 2017

Redwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check.