Prendergast Ladywell School - Assistant Headteacher (Key Stage 3)

Leadership Scale L14 – L18 (£73,933 - £80,655 per annum)

Would you like to join in a popular, oversubscribed school that CARES, where Community, Ambition, Resilience, Effort and Success are valued, all within a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment?

We wish to appoint an inspirational and experienced teacher to the post of Assistant Headteacher from September 2024. The successful candidate will have a track record of outstanding classroom practice and the ability to lead improvement in academic standards and student outcomes. As a member of our Headship Team, you will play an important role in the overall leadership and management of the school, working closely with the Headteacher to lead and develop outstanding teaching and learning across the school.

The successful candidate will be responsible for raising attainment and leading the development of Key Stage 3 education within the school. You will have:

·         the knowledge and skills to lead on raising attainment and the development of KS3;

·         a track record of achievement in raising educational standards;

·         significant relevant experience of contributing to whole school issues;

·         proven ability to lead and motivate students and staff;

·         the ability to raise expectations and aspirations of students of all abilities to achieve beyond their expectations;

·         an ability to analyse data to effectively monitor student progression.

Prendergast Ladywell School is part of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools; we believe that all our students can achieve excellence and that they deserve the very best teachers and resources to reach their potential. Our caring environment values achievement and we insist on tolerance and mutual respect.

You will have the opportunity to work with a forward-thinking school leadership team. We provide a comprehensive and supportive induction programme for all new members of staff.  You will also have access to a rich and varied CPD programme within the school and across the Federation.

If you are someone who puts students first and is prepared to go the extra mile for every one of our students, then we want to hear from you.

Visits to the school are welcome; please contact Fatima Gordon, PA to Headteacher on email F.Gordon@prendergast-ladywell.com or telephone 0208 690 1114 ext 1006 to arrange.

We are dedicated to creating a work environment that our colleagues can enjoy, our students can benefit from, and where work complements life. For this reason, we encourage everyone to discuss their flexible working requirements with us during the recruitment process so that we can find the best working solution for them and their role.

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Closing Date:             9:30am on Monday 19 February 2024

Interviews:                 Thursday 22 February 2024

Please note CVs are not accepted.

The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.