Assistant Headteacher

Honours Degree (First or Second Class) Qualified Teacher Status – PGCE or equivalent Evidence of applying continued professional development Significant teaching experience at least at Middle Leader level in a secondary school setting Has successfully led, planned, managed and evaluated change which has had a significant impact at whole school level Has demonstrated the ability to work strategically and successfully Demonstrates outstanding, sustained and successful experience as a teacher in a secondary context Has a proven record of outstanding teaching and outstanding results with examination classes Can demonstrate strategic thinking and planning that builds, communicates and carries forward coherent and shared vision Has experience of developing and sustaining a learning culture that has inclusion at its core, including high expectations and standards of achievement A wide range of effective behaviour management and strategies to embed them across a school Knowledge and awareness of the OFSTED framework – particularly the Personal Development section Ability to motivate and inspire others Ability to lead initiatives, support the process of change and work effectively in a team Ability to coach colleagues to improve their teaching A student-centred approach to education Ability to think strategically and use your own initiative A commitment to work as part of an effective senior leadership team Ability to form good working relationships with students and staff High standards and expectations Ability to hold effective yet difficult conversations with a range of stakeholders Outstanding communication skills Reliability and integrity A commitment to safeguarding and promoting of welfare of children issues