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Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher

St Saviour's Church of England Primary School

Waltham Forest

Salary:
L7-L11
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2024
Apply by:
17 May 2024

Job overview

Are you an ambitious and inspiring leader who is passionate about teaching and learning? We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Assistant Head Teacher to join our strong and supportive Senior Leadership Team based at either St Saviour's or St Mary's.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, who has the ability to share, model and demonstrate the key characteristics of effective teaching and learning. Leading positively, professionally and enthusiastically you will support the school in maintaining high standards across all phases. 

You will be secure in all aspects of the role of Classroom Teacher and have experience of being a role model and coach to others. If you have initiative, enthusiasm and ambition we would encourage you to apply for this post

Our new AHT will need to show:

  •   Successful teaching experience
  •   Inspirational leader
  •   Outstanding creative practitioner
  •   Enthusiastic and keen to progress 
  •   Detailed knowledge of teaching and learning and an ability to move the practice of others forward
  •   Experience of leading teams of staff
  •   Ability to motivate and inspire colleagues
  •  Effective communication skills to connect successfully with parents and the wider community  
  •  Talent to think creatively and imaginatively, anticipating and solving problems
  •  Support for our Christian ethos and be able to continue the strong links with our churches 


We can offer: 

  •   A creative, welcoming and supportive team
  •  Outreach opportunities
  •   Close links with the church and local community
  •   Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn
  •   Hardworking, motivated and positive colleagues. 
  •   A well informed and supportive governing body who are committed to the development of all staff
  •   Supportive parents with high aspirations of their children and our school


If you share our vision of delivering a high quality and distinctive education, it would be great if you could come and visit us prior to application. Please contact Miss Alison Brown on alison.brown@genesistrust.net and let us know the dates and times when you can visit. We look forward to hearing from you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS. References will be taken up before interviews are offered.

Early application is encouraged as we review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the stated deadline​. 


Attached documents

About St Saviour's Church of England Primary School

St Saviour’s Church of England Primary School is an Ofsted Outstanding mixed, non-selective church school located in Walthamstow, East London. There are approximately 330 students at the school.    

St Saviour’s Church of England Primary School was founded in 1890 by the parish of St Saviour, Walthamstow. The school continues to have strong links with its founding church, and school services are regularly held there.  In 2013, the school underwent redevelopment and was equipped with new, modern facilities.    

Executive Head Teacher 

Beverley Hall   

Values and vision 

St Saviour’s Church of England Primary School has six core values: serenity, tenacity, respect, love, truth, faith. The school wants children to learn and develop in a safe and happy environment, growing into successful and confident people. Discrimination is not tolerated on any level and the school believes that everyone is precious, regardless of their race, sex, creed, religion, social background, physical or intellectual achievement. 

Togetherness is at the heart of the school, who aim to serve all members of the local Walthamstow community, no matter what their religious views. Children have the opportunity to attend Achievement School, a weekend club that aims to encourage learning and enhance their skills in core subjects on the curriculum.   

Ofsted 

"Leaders and governors place no limits on what pupils can achieve. Leaders make sure that teaching is memorable and exciting. They also work successfully to ensure that pupils achieve to the very best of their abilities. Pupils’ education is based on expertly designed plans for each subject. This enables all pupils to achieve highly. They develop the knowledge and understanding they need for the next stage of their education."  

Please click the below link for our latest Ofsted report

https://files.api.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50122457


Please see below link for our virtual tour

 https://youtu.be/-2daCSSli2U 

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