What skills and experience we're looking forAllens Croft Primary School is a diverse, fully inclusive two-form entry school,.....
What skills and experience we're looking for
Allens Croft Primary School is a diverse, fully inclusive two-form entry school, with three Resource Bases, set in extensive grounds in the Kings Heath area of Birmingham. We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Head Teacher, with the main responsibility to be identified with the successful candidate on appointment. The successful candidate will work alongside the senior leadership team to manage and lead the school. They may already have leadership experience within their setting, or be someone who is ready to take the next step in their career. They may be in possession of the National Professional Qualification Senior Leadership but this is not essential, although we would expect the successful candidate to undertake this.
We’re looking for someone who has:
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• High quality teaching practice with a proven track record of raising attainment and achievement
• Experience of successfully leading whole school curriculum improvements
• Understanding of how to use school self-evaluation techniques to raise standards and drive improvement
• Ability to analyse data, the performance of pupils and pupil progress and plan appropriate actions for whole school improvement
• Ability to lead, motivate, challenge and support others in working towards common agreed goals and priorities
• Successful experience of working in partnership with the Governing Body, staff and parents/carers
• Knowledge of recent educational developments, initiatives and legislation and how they may impact upon the school.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer:
• All decisions are made in the best interests of staff, students and families
• High support, high challenge and evidence informed in everything we do
• A happy, caring and thriving school with an inclusive ethos
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with a dedicated and experienced staff team
• Ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your teaching and leadership skills and career progression
• Opportunities to make a significant impact on the lives of young learners
• Access to excellent resources and facilities to support your teaching
If you believe you have something to offer, please give us a call to arrange a tour of the school, as well as our extensive grounds and outdoor learning areas, on one of the following dates:
• Monday 23rd September 9:30am
• Friday 27th September 2:15pm
• Wednesday 2nd October 9:30am
• Thursday 3rd October 4:00pm
The application form and relevant documents can be downloaded from https://www.allcroft.bham.sch.uk/vacancies/
Closing date – Monday 7th October
Shortlisting – Week beginning Monday 7th October
Selection Process and Interviews – Week beginning Monday 14th October
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
‘This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment’. At Allens Croft we agree to treat everyone fairly and equally regardless of; Age, Disability, Gender, Race and Nationality, Religion or Belief, Pregnancy, Marriage, Transgender Identity or Sexual Orientation. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: Teaching enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
