Assistant Headteacher

Job Description

Do you share our determination to give the most vulnerable children and young people the best chances to succeed and thrive in their adult lives?

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to lead on Maths, Curriculum and Data.The successful candidate will work collegiately as a key member of the senior leadership team; work with the Head of Academy to provide strategic oversight of the whole school curriculum; and ensure robust assessment practices are embedded to effectively monitor and evaluate pupil progress.

We are looking for a dynamic leader who is committed to working collaboratively, has a proven track record of raising standards, and shares our ambition to deliver excellence for every pupil.

Senior leadership:

·work collegiately, as a key member of the senior leadership team to support, challenge and influence the key stakeholders to realise the strategic vision of the academy

·work with the Head of Academy and other members of the Senior Leadership Team to plan and deliver the steps needed on the journey to Outstanding

·lead by example, provide inspiration and motivation and embody the vision, core values, purpose and leadership

·work with the Head of Academy and Deputy Headteacher to make sure that the Olive Way of teaching, learning and assessment is fully realised

·work with the Head the Academy on strategic oversight of whole school curriculum, ensuring that students have the opportunity to access a board and balanced range of subjects and meaningful qualifications

·work with the leadership team and with staff to ensure the successful implementation of the school improvement strategy including the delivery of effective CPD

Subject leadership:

·lead the further development of an ambitious and comprehensive Maths curriculum to ensure that students make rapid progress from varied starting points and achieve appropriate qualifications

·ensure that the curriculum is aligned to the trust's aims and ambitions and has the social, emotional and mental health of students at its core

·work with the SENDCo to ensure the curriculum offer for Maths successfully meets the needs of our SEND students

·ensure the successful implementation of the curriculum through effective leadership of teaching and learning in Maths

·demonstrate effective leadership and coach teachers and other staff to engender best practice

·line manage key staff providing them with support and challenge to instil a strong sense of accountability

·monitor the impact of the Maths curriculum through quality assurance activities and use the information to plan a cycle of continuous improvement

·under the guidance of the Head of Academy, ensure that rigorous assessment is used effectively to evaluate progress at an individual and cohort level

·sustain a current knowledge of developments in strategy, thinking and pedagogy in your subject area and ensure this is used in the development of all staff who are involved in the teaching of Maths.

·take responsibility for own professional development by actively engaging with and seeking opportunities for learning and development

Teaching responsibilities:

·demand ambitious standards for students to positively improve their life chances

·model creativity, integrity and resilience, taking into account his/her own wellbeing and that of those around them

·work with the Head of Academy and key stakeholders to implement existing Quality of Education systems and processes within the academy

·contribute to the successful implementation of academy systems and processes so that there is a positive impact on the quality of education for individuals

·inspire, challenge, motivate and empower others to attain ambitious outcomes

·demonstrate the highest quality of teaching and learning and assessment through own practice

·be committed to tackling disadvantage and improving every student's wellbeing and life chances

·work closely with colleagues to produce high-quality learning resources and plan learning activities

·link lessons to the PHSE curriculum, the world of work, British values, and SMSC where appropriate

·use student data to inform classroom practice and planning

·assess and give students regular feedback in line with the OA marking and feedback policy

·facilitate good progress and positive outcomes - inspire, motivate and challenge our students

·direct the work of other staff in the classroom to maximise their impact on learning

·set expectations and maintain a positive and safe learning environment

·use the 'Dare to be Olive' approach to ensure that high expectations for behaviour are maintained

·act on child protection concerns immediately; read, understand, and implement OA's safeguarding policy and procedures, and Keeping Children Safe in Education

·be a role model for our students, showing leadership, resilience, and empathy

·coach a group of students, mentoring them through their time at the academy

·work with parents, carers, schools and outside agencies to ensure each student's needs are best met

·fulfil wider professional responsibilities

·support the trust's values and ethos by contributing to the development and implementation of policies, practices, and procedures

·work closely with our headteachers, staff, parents/carers and students to deliver our strategic vision and help make our ambitious plans for the academy a reality

Information about the School

Based in the heart of Thurrock, our academy specialises in alternative provision and supporting the social and emotional educational needs of young people. Olive AP Academy - Thurrock supports up to 94 pupils for whom traditional teaching methods have not worked. Students, ranging in age from 11 to 16, join us following permanent exclusion from a mainstream school or due to having medical needs that prevent them from attending a mainstream setting. Our academy is a nurturing, inclusive community where students are able to grow and develop. We strive to ensure success for all our learners academically, socially and morally. We build a curriculum around the needs of our students and are proud that our Year 11 students leave with qualifications on par with their mainstream peers and transition into education, training or employment. Having a working beauty salon, kitchen and hospitality area, construction area, science laboratory and fitness suite onsite allows for a hands-on approach to the curriculum and the development of transferable skills for the future. Alongside our ever-growing curriculum, we offer our students additional qualifications in non-traditional subjects such as sailing, climbing, extreme mountain biking, bushcraft and first aid. All students receive therapeutic support and this can range from a set or personalised programme, counselling, speech and language intervention or small group activities around self-worth and wellbeing. We pride ourself on encouraging positive mental health and wellbeing and are pleased to have received a National Wellbeing Award, which acknowledges the support we provide for staff, students and families. Working in alternative provision can be challenging, but joining the Olive family is one of the most rewarding and positive career developments you will make. If you have the experience and enthusiasm to support us on our journey, I would love to hear from you. Thank you for your interest. Collette Hunnisett Executive Headteacher

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.