Assistant head teacher/phase leader
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Salary: Leadership
Required for January 2025
The Governing Body of Ravensfield Primary School wish to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Assistant head teacher/phase leader (initially for upper school, Years 4-6 however this will be reviewed each year) to join the well-established Leadership Team.
We are seeking a leader who is dynamic, forward thinking and who can work with our Headteacher and Deputy head teacher to drive school improvement.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
An understanding of the role of Assistant Headteacher (phase leader) and work in partnership with colleagues, parents, governors, external agencies and the wider school community.
Outstanding classroom teaching and effective assessment procedures, which enables all learners to progress and achieve.
Commitment to drive school improvement, by being passionate and driven, and with an ability to deal with leadership duties with humility and who will remain calm under pressure.
Have the strategic vision to move our school from strength to strength and promote a nurturing and inclusive ethos
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills to inspire children and colleagues.
Our children are looking for someone who:
- Is self-motivated and resilient
- Is kind
- Is patient
- Is committed
- Is Respectful
- Is inspiring
- Is hard-working
- Is helpful and caring
- Puts pupils first
- Encourages children to do their best
- Learns the children’s names
- Has a good understanding of children’s development
- Has an open mind to change
- Can follow school rules
- Can manage others
- Is quite strict but fair
Ravensfield Primary School can offer:
- A state-of-the-art building with fantastic facilities and open spaces, where professional development is actively promoted amongst all staff.
- An opportunity to develop and enhance your skills and experience whilst working with the Headteacher to forge an effective and dynamic leadership team.
- A Senior Leadership Team committed to raising standards and delivering excellence
- A friendly, supportive and hardworking staff team
- A happy, friendly and welcoming community with a positive and caring ethos.
- Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and achieve.
- Parents who are supportive and committed to their child’s education
- A supportive Governing Body committed to the ongoing success of the school.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates and the appointment will be made subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
As part of the shortlisting, we will carry out an online search as part of due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with the applicant at interview.
Applicants are warmly invited to visit the school by appointment. Please contact Jackie Hornby, School Business Manager, via email to: finance@ravensfield.tameside.sch.uk or by telephone on 0161 344 2905.
Applications must be made on the application form. Completed application forms should be sent FAO of the Headteacher, Mrs Karen Leyland, to finance@ravensfield.tameside.sch.uk by the closing date.
Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 6th October 2024
Interviews will be held 17th October 2024
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