Associate Head Teacher

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.

The Role: Associate Head Teacher

Contract: Permanent contract

Start date: September 2024

Hours: Full time 

Salary Grade: L23 – L27

Interview Date: 16th May 2024. 

Vacancy Details

The White Horse Federation is seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the role of Associate Headteacher at Melksham Oak Community School.

As a member of the leadership team, the Associate Headteacher is responsible for overseeing the effective running of the school and ensuring that the highest academic, behavioural and professional standards are maintained at all times. The successful candidate will be expected to provide visible and proactive leadership across all areas of school life. The Associate Headteacher reports directly to the Executive Headteacher and deputises for him as required.

The role would suit a talented, experienced and passionate senior leader who is deeply committed to the trust’s vision for education and who can demonstrate substantial impact in their current role. They will be an energetic and principled leader who is experienced in the management of change and who is able to develop high-performing teams.

The position of Associate Headteacher offers an excellent final preparatory step on the journey to becoming a headteacher within our trust. Therefore, the successful candidate should have experience of impactful leadership as a deputy headteacher (or equivalent) and be ambitious about progressing to headship as a next career move. To support this, a comprehensive programme of professional development will be provided, including mentoring from an executive headteacher, membership of the trust’s headteacher network and the opportunity to complete the National Professional Qualification in Headship.

Before applying, interested candidates are encouraged to learn more about the trust and the school by visiting their websites and to read the school’s most recent Ofsted Report. Daniel Smith, Director of Education, is keen to talk informally and confidentially with interested candidates via the telephone or MS Teams and visits to the academy are welcomed. Either can be arranged by contacting Becky Bryant, Executive Assistant, at; bbryant@twhf.org.uk

The application deadline is Monday 13th May 2024.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 16th May 2024.

The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS check and if successful you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring SerAssociate before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought for shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against the protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Salary scale: L23 - L27

Start date: September 2024