We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher on a fixed term contract (Maternity Cover 12 months). This is an exciting opportunity to join Blaise High School and become an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team.
This leadership position is open to dynamic, inspiring, and outstanding leaders who have a proven track record of delivering excellent attainment and achievement. The role requires strategic thinking and an ability to lead from the front whilst offering challenge and support to all stakeholders. The successful candidate will lead on a remit that will be decided based on their strengths and experiences.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.
Main responsibilities:
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Demonstrate a passion for education and a desire to improve the life chances of all students;
- Have the ability to build a culture of continuous learning and development;
- Adapt rapidly to the challenge of building on the existing strengths of the school to achieve all round excellence in teaching and learning;
- Assess their approach and style and challenge themselves to think differently about how to best align their leadership to the needs of the school;
- Have the ability to empower and motivate staff;
- Maintain and develop the school's ethos of diversity, inclusivity and equality of opportunity;
- Have successful experience as a senior or middle leader with a proven track record of success.
- Be fanatical about teaching and learning, up to date with the latest research, and relentless in their quest for excellence in teaching across the school.
You will need:
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Degree
- Teaching Qualification
- Successful experience on the senior leadership team of a school
- Level 3 Safeguarding Trained
What’s in it for you:
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Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- Access to Blue Light Card scheme
- Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym Discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 23rd June at 8am. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
