Assistant Head Teacher

Location

Powys, Wales | United Kingdom

Job description

Our vision is to deliver 'a global education ecosystem that develops life-ready students who learn how to learn.'

REDISCOVER THE JOY OF TEACHING AT ONESCHOOL GLOBAL.

Take the nest step in your education career within an innovative pedagogy, where students are not only eager to learn, but take ownership of their learning.

Together with a healthy work/life balance, smaller class sizes, strong engagement from the school's leadership and school community, our teachers are supported to be the best educators they can be.

Globally, OneSchool has 125 campuses, 9,000 students and 2,000 staff and volunteers, across 20 countries... a world of opportunity awaits you at OneSchool Global.

The Campus:

The OneSchool Global Newtown Campus is situated 27 miles west of Shrewsbury, in the village of Sarn, nestled in the valley of Kerry Ridgeway. Integrated with the latest educational technology supporting the ability to teach in a future-proof innovative space, the Campus boasts vibrant teaching areas for both primary and secondary students.

The Position:

We have the opportunity for an Assistant Head Teacher to help lead our amazing Newtown team on a full time, permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a forward-thinking, highly motivated and truly inspirational practitioner to be an Assistant Head Teacher- with Core subject teaching responsibilities and leadership portfolio for Key Stage 3 Progress lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). There is a preference for the candidate to be able to teach Maths or Science.

Commencing as soon as possible, with responsibility to support the day-to-day management and professional leadership of the Newtown Campus, the Assistant Head Teacher will ensure curriculum delivery focusing on the student as a self-directed learner and the implementation of the school's policies and programs. Reporting to the Campus Principal and supported by an experienced Executive Team with expert and high-level support in the areas of Curriculum, Administration, HR, Finance, IT, Property and WHS, the Assistant Head Teacher is a key member of the senior educational leadership team, providing educational and academic leadership to all staff and students.

Our School has a clear vision and our values are the heart of everything we do. Our culture is supportive and dynamic, and our success is enabled by an engaging, passionate team approach.

If you have a genuine love of teaching, possess a 'can do' attitude and ability to be flexible within a dynamic workplace environment, please apply today.

You will:

• Ideally have knowledge of the KS3 National Curriculum and assessment framework
• Have experience with pastoral and behavioural management of students
• Have experience in improving the quality of teaching and learning as a department lead or within a whole school setting
• Have previous experience as a middle / senior leader over the last 3 years and experience of implementing strategies to improve progress
• Have experience of online teaching and learning
• Have QTS / QTLS, Honours Degree and GCSE English and Maths at level C/5 or above
• Set an example of positive personal integrity and professionalism, with positive, appropriate and effective communications and relationships at all levels
• Ensure high standards are maintained, progressed and promoted in all areas of work
• Uphold and promulgate the OneSchool ethos within all areas of responsibility
• Embed the Learning2Learn framework across the Campus
• Ensure the Campus has a high performing motivated team culture

We offer:

• Students who are enthusiastic and highly motivated who want to learn with less behavioural issues
• Excellent premises and well-equipped classrooms providing a modern and technologically advanced learning, environment for students
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our students
• A competitive salary (London Fringe pay scales) plus the OSG UK enhancement of 3% after the probation period
• OSG UK offers its teachers membership of the Teachers' Pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme for OSG UK colleagues
• Career growth and support, with weekly CPD sessions
• Our culture of respect and support from leadership, colleagues, students and parents creates a positive work environment and scheduled professional development time in work hours ensures you thrive

We’d welcome candidates to visit the campus or arrange an informal conversation regarding the role, please email Terry Arnett, our HR Operations Partner [email protected]

For further information relating to the Campus or an application pack, please email [email protected] or for more information about OneSchool Global UK please visit: OneSchool Global UK Employment Opportunities - OneSchool Global or follow us on LinkedIn.

Closing Date for application forms: Wednesday 20th March 2023

Interviews will be held: Week Commencing 25th March 2023

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

OneSchool Global UK Newtown Campus is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online searches and vetting checks. This post will be subject to a Section 128 Prohibition from the management of independent schools check.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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