Job Description
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About the role:
We are seeking to appoint a driven, motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will support the Headteacher in embedding the ethos of aspiration, success and high standards in every aspect of school life, ensuring that 'Enjoy, Enrich, Achieve, Aspire' is acted upon by staff and students, and is understood by parent/carers and the wider community.
There are two possible portfolios available for this Assistant Headteacher role - 'Narrowing the Gap' and / or 'Quality of Education'. The final responsibilities for the role will be determined on the needs of the school and experience of the successful applicant. The successful candidate will lead directly, or indirectly on one, some of the following areas:
- Leading and organising a relevant, dynamic programme of in-house CPD, including: INSET days; twilights; masterclasses and CPD pathways.
- Seeking new, exciting ways of actively engaging staff at all levels in their continuing professional development and ensuring that Notley High School and Sixth Form becomes an even more outward facing school.
- Leading the Subject Review Process, including: organising each element of the review; observing lessons; conducting parent, staff and student voice; writing the final Subject Review reports and presenting these to SLT.
- Early Career Entry Teachers.
- Professional Mentor for ITT Trainees.
- Quality assuring the curriculum, teaching and assessment provided for PPG, LAC, CIC, EAL, PPG/SEN cross over students by carrying out regular learning walks, book checks and student voice activities and responding appropriately to what is seen.
- Deploying PPG and all additional funding effectively.
- Analysing external and internal data regarding the progress and attainment of PPG, LAC, CIC, EAL students: identifying trends and causes for concern for whole cohorts and individuals, putting appropriate intervention in place to address these and monitoring their effectiveness.
Notley High School is a rapidly improving 11-18 school with judgements of 'Good' in Leadership and Management, Personal Development and Sixth Form (July 2023). We are also over subscribed for the time ever in Year 7 (September '25 entry).
We will offer you:
- Personalised professional development and coaching from the Headteacher.
- Opportunities for growth and real career development in an encouraging environment with plenty of room for advancement.
- A calm and supportive environment.
- Employee Assistance.
- A well-connected location with easy access to Stansted Airport, London and Cambridge.
Interested candidates are encouraged to arrange an informal discussion with the Headteacher about the role and/or to visit the school.
Work Schedule:
Full Time, Permanent
How to Apply:
To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Notley High School.
Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to enquiries@notleyhigh.com
Closing Date: Sunday 20th April 2025, at Midnight
Interview Date: 30th April 2025 - day 1 and 1st May 2025 - Day 2
Information about the School
At Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form, we are an ambitious inclusive 11-19 mixed comprehensive school that places the journey of the child at the centre of everything we do - learning together and succeeding together to be the best that we can be.
Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.