Assistant Headteacher - Teaching and Learning (Cavendish Education Trust - Staff

Job introduction

Hours of work: 32.5 Hours
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 4 February 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Cavendish Education Trust
Stafford Junior School
Ringwood Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN22 8UA

Phone:    01323 733434
Email:     personnel@cavendish.cet.uk
Website: www.roselands-stafford.org

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

 

About the role

ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER (Teaching & Learning) – STAFFORD JUNIOR SCHOOL

Full time – Salary Range £51,027 - £54,939

within the Leadership Pay Range L2-L5

Permanent 

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 04 February 2025

Interviews: Thursday 13 February 2025

Start date: September 2025

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.    

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and visionary Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Teaching and Learning to inspire and motivate colleagues and pupils to be the very best that they can be. We are looking to strengthen the Senior Leadership Team and improve performance across the Trust. We seek someone who is highly organised, able to prioritise with efficiency and take a leading role in the day to day life of the school. 

Stafford Junior School is a 3 form entry school with lovely school buildings, fantastic grounds and a great team. We are committed to developing the whole child and watching every pupil thrive and grow. This role will include leadership responsibility for a core subject. 

Our recent OFSTED inspection in July 2024 confirmed that we are a good school with outstanding personal development, recognising that ‘the school has gone from strength to strength in recent years’ - 

• pupils enjoy their vibrant and inclusive school
• the school provides pupils with a strong quality of education
• there are clear and well-sequenced curriculums in place
• pupils are keen to learn
• teachers…confidently insist upon the highest standards of behaviour in classrooms and around the school, so that pupils can focus on their learning
• the school have developed an exceptionally strong programme to support pupils’

personal, social and health education…pupils learn to self-regulate and develop their working memory, flexible thinking and self-control

• pupils’ confidence in public speaking is highly evident
• the school has a clear programme of professional development and support for teachers
• teachers feel very well supported in their roles by senior leaders

We are looking for:

• a teacher who will genuinely care about our children and who will take time to get to know them, nurture their individual talents, and is committed to supporting them, both personally and academically 
• an outstanding practitioner with a passion for teaching and learning and a deep understanding of learning and pupil progress together with consistently high expectations of learning and behaviour - someone who will lead by example and inspire colleagues
• a leader who demonstrates high ambition and progress from starting points for all pupils, especially the most vulnerable, disadvantaged and SEND, in your own practice across the whole curriculum - and can effectively coach colleagues to do the same
• someone who can inspire and develop colleagues, from experienced teachers to ECTs and student teachers - with a track record of empowering others and improving the quality of teaching and learning beyond their own class and who can coach and mentor others across the whole curriculum with demonstrable impact 
• strong leadership skills with the ability to foster a culture of belonging, enthusiasm, creativity and positivity - someone who is adaptable and flexible, who enjoys the challenge of each day being different and has the ability to prioritise, adapt in the moment and always focus on the needs of the children across the school 
• strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to foster good professional relationships very quickly with colleagues, pupils, families and external partners
• a positive outlook, with integrity, determination and resilience with the very highest expectations of themselves and the ability to take initiative on what is needed for school - and to notice and solve potential issues before they emerge 
• someone who genuinely loves teaching, who will empower our wonderful pupils and really champion a sense of pride in our community

This post is open to current leaders who are ready for the next stage in their leadership pathway.  This role will be working on a Cavendish Education Trust contract and there may be the opportunity in the future to work across other schools within the Trust. We offer a supportive working environment, with a commitment to staff development and staff wellbeing. 

The role of Assistant Headteacher is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and aspiring leader, someone who is experienced in school leadership and is ready for the next steps in their career development and to really drive the quality of teaching and learning across the school. This is an exciting time to join our wonderful school and make a real difference to the lives of the children and their school experience.

We would strongly recommend candidates visit our school prior to an application to appreciate the potential of this opportunity and allow us to answer any questions you may have. Interested candidates should contact the Head of School, Mrs Corrine Crawford, via the school office staffordoffice@roselands-stafford.org to arrange a visit to the school. 

Please download the application form and further details from our website.    

https://cet.uk/vacancies/ 

We look forward to receiving your application by e-mail, for the attention of Debbie Costen: personnel@cavendish.cet.uk  

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.   We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school.

Additional information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).

For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.