About the role
Highwood Primary is looking for an experienced leader who is a visionary Assistant Headteacher. We are committed to supporting and challenging our pupils to reach their full potential.
You will be an integral part of an educational community that nurtures an environment where all children can thrive. Due to the increasing number of pupils with SEND the Assistant Headteacher will be centrally involved in the strategic management of the school and will be responsible for raising standards, instilling high expectations for all and support the continuing development of teaching & learning through our ambitious curriculum.
You will share our commitment to developing and maintaining a culture of high achievement so our staff and children can continue to thrive, through promoting resilience and reaching their full potential. We aspire to give our children an excellent start in their education to prepare them for their future life so that they can become effective lifelong learners
The successful candidate will have:
Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to communicate and promote the school’s vision to pupils, parents and staff
A passion to improve teaching and learning so all pupils are able to reach their full potential
The ability to demonstrate resilience to an ever-changing educational world
In return we offer:
A supportive environment to develop and grow your skills, strengths and leadership
A welcoming, friendly, culturally diverse school with enthusiastic learners who enjoy learning and work hard
The opportunity to innovate and be forward thinking a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
Candidates may be invited to interview as applications are received. If a successful appointment is made we reserve the right to close the advertisement early.
School visits are warmly welcomed so please contact the school office on 01923 256210 to book a tour.
Safeguarding:
Highwood Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and young people and therefore the successful applicant will be subject to suitable references, medical and DBS forms in accordance with Hertfordshire County Council guidelines.
Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.
Equal Opportunities:
The post holder should carry out all activities in line with Highwood Primary School policies for Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Child Protection and Equal Opportunities.
Where the post-holder is disabled, every effort will be made to fully supply all the necessary aids and adaptations or equipment to allow them to successfully carry out the full duties of the job. If, however, a certain task proves to be unachievable, job redesign will be fully considered.
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