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Location

Bognor Regis, West Sussex | United Kingdom

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Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER

Required for September 2024

Leadership Scale 4-8

Downview is a popular school with highly motivated, enthusiastic children and hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff who are well supported by governors and parents.

We are looking to appoint an outstanding and forward thinking Assistant Headteacher to share the leadership at Downview Primary School. We are looking for a highly skilled and enthusiastic practitioner who is ambitious and has a desire to broaden their management experience.

Main purpose
The Assistant Headteacher will support the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in:
 Communicating the school’s vision and supporting the Headteacher’s strategic leadership.
 The day-to-day management of the school.
 Monitoring progress towards meeting the school’s aims and objectives.

Qualities
The Assistant Headteacher will:
 Uphold public trust in school leadership and maintain high standards of ethics, behaviour and professional conduct.
 Build positive and respectful relationships across the school community.

The successful candidate will:
 Have an excellent knowledge of the curriculum with a particular interest in mathematics and assessment.
 Be able to inspire and motivate both staff and pupils.
 Be able to promote high standards of achievement and behaviour.
 Have excellent IT skills.
 Have excellent management, interpersonal and organisational skills.
 Be able to contribute significantly to the strategic development and leadership of the school and be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team.
 Be able to demonstrate how they have driven new initiatives forward in a school.
 Be able to take an active part in all aspects of school life.
 Effectively support and line-manage colleagues.

In return we will offer you:
 A supportive environment where staff and children learn alongside each other.
 Friendly and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning in a happy and secure environment.
 An excellent staff team, who work highly effectively with each other whilst having high aspirations and standards.
 Active participation in the decision-making process.
 Dedicated leadership and management time.
 Opportunities to explore your own professional development.

For a list of essential and desirable criteria please see the Person Specification available to download alongside this advert. Application forms should be sent to the school by email to [email protected].

If you are interested in this role and think that you may be a suitable candidate, please contact the school office on 01243 820511 to arrange a visit where our Headteacher, Mrs Emma Purkis, will be pleased to show you around.

Closing date: Monday 15th April 2024 @ 12noon
Interview date: Wednesday 24th April (date and time to be confirmed)

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects the staff team to share this commitment. These appointments are subject to both a successful Enhanced DBS check, and qualifications check.

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