Assistant Headteacher

Job reference number:

SGJ20640050

Teacher Scale:

Leadership 1 – 5

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Working Pattern:

Full Time

Actual Salary:

£47,185 - £52,074

Interview Date:

W/C 20^th May 2024

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Following the promotion of the previous post holder, the Headteacher and Governors of Parkfield Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and inspiring teacher with a passion for developing outstanding teaching and learning. The successful candidate will join the school’s senior leadership team as Assistant Headteacher and continue to build on the strengths of the school with positivity and ambition.

The successful candidate will be class based with the responsibility for leading EYFS, KS1 and Early reading.

We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher who is:

· An outstanding teacher with experience of teaching across the infants

· Able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of both the Early Years and KS1 curriculum.

· Passionate about early reading and phonics and able to lead this key area of the school

· An inspirational and highly motivated individual.

· A leader who is aspirational for all our children and who is committed to excellence and achievement for all.

· A team-builder who can motivate and develop other staff.

· A leader who sees and grasps the benefits of working with other schools within our PiraMidd collaborative.

We can offer you:

· Staff and pupils that are committed to our values of being positive, ambitious, resilient and kind

· a friendly, happy and highly-successful school with a caring, welcoming ethos;

· regular release time to ensure that a significant impact can be made across the school;

· enthusiastic and well-motivated pupils who are engaged in their education;

· a creative, balanced curriculum that instils a lifelong love of learning;

· an established, professional, highly-skilled and motivated staff team;

· families who are very proud of and committed to supporting our school;

· an exciting opportunity to be part of a committed and forward thinking Senior Leadership Team;

· a supportive board of governors and headteacher who will work with you to achieve your aspirations.

Please visit our website to find out more about Parkfield: www.parkfieldprimary.com

Visits to school are welcome by prior arrangement; please contact the school office.

Closing Date:Wednesday 15^th May at 12:00 noon

Interviews:Week Beginning: 20^th May 2024

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send your completed application to office@parkfield.rochdale.sch.uk by 12 noon on Wednesday 15^th May 2024.

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

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.