Raising Standards Leader for Year 8

Raising Standards Leader for Year 8

Full Time

Permanent - TLR2b £5,348

Start date: September 2024

Close date for applications: Tuesday 7 May 2024 at 9am

Interview date: TBC

MPS/UPS

Number of students on roll: 900

Please note – We reserve the right to interview and employ the right candidate before the closing date.

This is an exciting time to join Abbeyfield School. Our recent ‘Good’ Ofsted rating (November 2022) highlighted that ‘Staff are proud of the school and enjoy working at it. Leaders and governors are supportive of staff’s workload and well-being'. As a result, both the leaders and students are looking for high-calibre staff who are committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning opportunities for all.

The Headteacher and Governors are keen to appoint a strong and committed leader and team player to become a Raising Standards Leader for Year 8 from September 2024. This role is part of the new structure and deemed essential to build on and develop the effective pastoral support that is provided to ensure that all students within the school are able to achieve their academic potential. This role will also ensure that the welfare and attendance for the students is effectively tracked, supported and challenged.

This is a leadership role which will require the successful post holder to be a member of the Wider Leadership Team. This is a role which demands a great deal in terms of time and dedication, therefore candidates should be strong classroom practitioners who have experience of successfully managing additional responsibilities. It is a role which is well supported and enjoys the support of an established team.

All our staff receive professional CPD opportunities much of which draws on our links with Challenge Partner as well as the opportunities provided by the National College and NPQ qualifications.

Abbeyfield is a community school which occupies purpose-built premises. It is situated in a beautiful location within commuting distance of Bath, Bristol and Swindon. The school was inspected in November 2022 and we pledge to offer the following:

• Excellent students who will work with you to achieve the highest standards

• A high-performing and growing school

• Excellent leadership, which believes in rapid and sustainable leadership

• A thriving sixth form where pupils make strong progress

• Friendly and welcoming pupils who thrive in an atmosphere of tolerance and understanding

For a full information pack, please see our website or telephone reception 

Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment

Please note due to safeguarding we ONLY accept completed application forms.

Abbeyfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.