Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher

Full time

Permanent

Leadership Payscale L4-L8

Are you passionate about teaching and learning? Are you committed to driving school improvement forward to a successful outcome? Do you want to work in a supportive team, with staff who care about your well-being and professional development?

We are looking for a dedicated professional teacher to work with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team in creating, inspiring and embodying the Christian ethos and culture of our Church Academy, securing its mission statement with all members of the school community and ensuring an environment for teaching and learning, that empowers both staff and students to achieve their highest potential.

We are extremely proud of all of our pupils and staff and their hard work to create a ‘Good School’ was recognised by Ofsted in January 2018 and May 2023:

'Teachers ensure that their classrooms are purposeful, happy places of learning. There is a buzz of excitement that comes from pupils' enthusiasm about their learning.'

'Pupils have a spring in their step and smiles on their faces as they come into school. They feel safe and valued as individuals at Baines' Primary School.'

We are looking to appoint a talented and committed professional with the qualities, skills and drive necessary to fulfil this key role.

Can you:

• Develop good working relationships with all stakeholders to ensure that they buy-in to the school’s Vision and Values?
• Lead by example, providing inspiration and motivation for staff, pupils, parents and governors in ways that reflect our Academy Mission Statement and Values?
• Be the exemplar of quality inclusive teaching in the school, ensuring that all pupils develop study skills, in order to learn more effectively and with increasing independence?
• Work within a team to take appropriate action to monitor, evaluate and review the effects of the curriculum and the priorities of our Academy?
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, resilience, adaptability and a positive outlook?
• Show a passion for getting involved in extra curricular activities and wider school life?

We can offer you:

• Quality teaching and learning;
• Clear Christian values underpinning school life
• Happy, hard working and well behaved children;
• A professional, supportive and enthusiastic staff team dedicated to continuous improvement
• A school well-equipped for education in the 21st century;
• Motivated and experienced Governing Body and central Trust team.
• Good opportunities for personal and career development.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family
• Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox
• Cycle to work scheme

We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education are committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

Closing date: Thursday 16th May 2024 at 12pm

Proposed interview date: Friday 24th May 2024

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

We are part of Cidari Education - Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.