Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher required for September 2022

Inner London Leadership Pay Scale L5 - L9  (£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 3.5 days teaching commitment in an upper KS2 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!

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

We offer you:

• Curious and resilient children with great enthusiasm for learning

• A dedicated and supportive leadership team

• A vibrant, inclusive school community

• Excellent opportunities for professional development

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

To Apply:  Please use the online application form via the green 'Quick Apply' button. If you have any questions,  please email the School Business Manager:  office@cobourg.southwark.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: 10am on Tuesday 24th May.

Shortlisting: 24th/25th May

Interviews: Thursday 26th/Friday 27th May

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