Assistant Headteacher

POST:                                  ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER

SALARY:                              L12 – L16

LOCATION:                        Maghull High School

START DATE:                     1 September 2024

CONTRACT TYPE/TERM: Full Time/Permanent

The new Assistant Headteacher will be appointed at the lowest point on the advertised range. If the successful candidate is eligible to be appointed at a point other than the minimum of the advertised range, the Local Governing Body will review and offer a salary within the ISR range based on current salary and/or previous experience.

In addition to the application form, applicants are to provide a supporting statement (that is no longer than 2 sides of A4 in length in font size 11) that:

• Outlines your vision for a successful school in the next 3-5 years
• Outlines the strengths you would bring to Maghull High School and the Trust
• Clearly outlines how your experience to date has prepared you for the advertised post, making reference to the person specification
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Closing date for Applications: Wednesday 17th April 12 noon

Shortlisting: Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th April

Shortlisted candidates informed: by 4pm on Thursday 18th April

Meetings and selection exercises for shortlisted candidates: Wednesday 24th April

Formal interview: Thursday 25th April

It is Trust policy to take up references for shortlisted applicants from their present employment. Please supply email addresses for all referees on your application form.

All shortlisted candidates will be required to produce original certificates for all educational qualifications stated in the application form and identification documentation on the first day of interview.

All appropriate safeguarding and attendance work checks will be requested from the successful candidate.

ENHANCED DISCLOSURE

Southport Learning Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of

Justice website, which can be accessed here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Southport Learning Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which Southport Learning Trust might want to explore with you at interview.

A copy of our child protection and safeguarding policy can be found on our website

https://www.maghullhigh.com/safeguarding/

ENHANCED DISCLOSURE: The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).