Associate Assistant Headteacher (Maths)

Associate Assistant Headteacher (Maths)

Required September 2023

Permanent - Full time

Leadership (L8 – L12)

Teesdale School and Sixth Form is part of the North East Learning Trust and is seeking to appoint an Associate Assistant Headteacher to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Mathematics department and this is an exciting post that will offer you the chance to work at a senior level and with a wide range of people within different teams. This is an opportunity for the right candidate to join a close and talented team who share our vision.

We have 710 children across Key Stages 3 and 4 and Post-16. Our small size means that you can really get to know your students; know who they are, their aspirations, ideas, talents and dreams, bringing out the best in them, helping to champion their ambitions and giving them a great start in life. Teesdale School is a place where traditional values of kindness, respect and hard work take precedence.

Teesdale School and Sixth Form was rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in June 2019.

Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.

We are committed to:

·        A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students

·        A positive and caring ethos

·        An excellent learning environment and resources

·        A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued

The successful candidate will have:

·        relevant training and experience of successful teaching and learning, and the ability to deliver outstanding teaching experiences;

·        the drive needed to lead a strong teaching team and deliver an excellent mathematical education to all of our students;

·        a proven record of leading within mathematics and achieving strong outcomes;

·        a firm belief and strong commitment to children accessing an inclusive education;

·        a clear understanding of how children are motivated and learn effectively;

·        a creative approach to encourage children to take ownership of their own learning;

·        energy, commitment, enthusiasm and initiative – passion and drive;

·        the ability to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a senior team and within the mathematics department;

·        a desire to work at senior leadership level and contribute to the wider development of the school.

Deadline:

Closing Date: Monday 5th June 2023, 9am

Interviews:  To be confirmed

How to apply:

Application packs can be downloaded from the website.

Letters of application should be no more

than two sides of A4 and should be returned by email with application forms to

tracy.tuck@teesdaleschool.co.uk or by post to Tracy Tuck, PA to the Leadership

Team, Teesdale School, Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 8HH.

Please do not submit a CV unless it is to compliment your application form.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education” and the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy which is available on our website.