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Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher

Shoeburyness High School

Southend-on-Sea

  • £60,177 - £66,392 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
L15 - L19
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2022
Apply by:
25 May 2022

Job overview

Due to the promotion of the current postholder, Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) and Shoeburyness High School are seeking to appoint a dynamic and dedicated Assistant Headteacher to join our current leadership team adding capacity and thinking to drive our strategic development.

Our new Assistant Headteacher will further embed our vision, values, and ethos to ensure the highest standards of student conduct and high levels of engagement across the school and the curriculum in its widest sense.

This role is suitable for a leader with appropriate skills, knowledge, and experience of significant and successful work with students of all backgrounds and abilities. You will need to be an inspirational leader with a passion for making a difference to the lives of young people. This role requires an individual that is prepared to consistently uphold the highest expectations, support and develop others in doing the same but also someone that can demonstrate compassion and empathy when needed. You will manage an experienced and skilled Pastoral Team, led by the newly appointed Deputy Headteacher for Behaviour, Attendance and Engagement.

Crucially, the postholder will need to have the expertise and interpersonal skills to enable successful work with all staff in further developing and refining consistent and effective classroom engagement and positive behaviour strategies. In addition, they will need to understand and embrace the role that students and parents have in developing a positive culture and be committed to utilising the voice of these stakeholders in school improvement.

A copy of the SECAT Recruitment and Selection Policy and Privacy Notice for Job Applicants can be found in the policies section of the SECAT website: www.secat.co.uk. You can also email hr@secat.co.uk for an application pack.

If you would like to visit the school please contact Jill Saunders at jsaunders@shoeburyness.southend.sch.uk or call 01702 292286 ext 3041.

Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 25 May 2022

Interview date: Friday 27 May 2022

SECAT reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer. 

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About Shoeburyness High School

+44 1702 292286

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Shoeburyness High School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form in Essex, serving students from the age of 11-18. The secondary school, situated in Shoeburyness, has approximately 1,650 students on record.

In 2013, the secondary school was identified as good with outstanding features by Ofsted. It converted to academy status in 2011.

Headteacher

Teri-Leigh Jones

Values and vision

Shoeburyness High School wants all students to achieve their full potential in a stimulating and welcoming learning environment, with the motto: “Expect Excellence.” It wishes for pupils to enjoy their time at the school and for all members of the school community to have access equal opportunities – regardless of their differences, faith, beliefs or background. Success is celebrated at the school and students are encouraged to nurture their talents and interests through taking part in extra-curricular activities, which include sports academies, language classes and textile clubs. Citizenship and democracy are practiced throughout the school year with the active running of the Student Council, where pupils can get involved in helping to implement positive changes to their school life. The school works to maintain a strong partnership with parents and keep them up to date with their children’s learning throughout the year, which is achieved through an online programme which allows them to track their progress.

Ofsted

“Students achieve well and make good progress, regardless of their starting points or backgrounds. Students say that they feel safe and are proud of their school. They behave well, both in and out of lessons.”

View Shoeburyness High School’s latest Ofsted report

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