Assistant Headteacher, with responsibility for teaching & learning

Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for teaching & learning, required for September 2024.

Bell Farm, a large primary school with a communication and interaction needs (COIN) centre and a nursery, is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed assistant headteacher to join our school from the autumn term in 2024.

Being an inclusive school is important to us and something that makes us feel 'Proud to Belong' to the Bell Farm community. We have a hard working, committed and supportive staff team and you will join our dedicated and dynamic SLT. We are looking for someone who is passionate about teaching and learning and can be a motivational leader of this team. You will be an inspirational teacher and have a proven track record of strong outcomes for all children.

Bell Farm, set in extensive grounds, received a continuing ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted in March 2019. The inspection praised a “strongly inclusive culture” that “helps this large school to feel like a family where everyone is known, listened to and cared for.” Our beautiful grounds are enjoyed by friendly and polite pupils who are eager to learn, supported by a welcoming community of staff, parents and governors all working together.

Here’s a recent testimony from one of our HLTAs:

“That’s the thing about Bell Farm, you really feel like you are part of a community, as a parent and as a member of staff. The school equipped me with the support and knowledge that I needed to do my job well - each year brings new opportunities for staff to develop their professional career. I have never looked back and can truly say I love my job.”

We can offer you:

● Individually-tailored CPD; Bell Farm is committed to the development of inspired, confident and passionate staff.

● A supportive and strong Senior Leadership Team that leads the school with clear goals.

● Free places at Breakfast Club for any children that attend Bell Farm during working hours.

● An Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

● A weekly Business Manager award, to recognise a member of staff who has made an outstanding contribution to the team.

● Free teas and coffees during breaks.

This is a full time permanent role. The salary is per the Leadership Pay Range L7 to L11 (Fringe area), currently £56,126 to £61,789.

So please contact the school office to arrange a visit - we’re situated less than a mile from both Hersham and Walton-on-Thames train stations, with fast trains into Waterloo taking just 26 minutes. Often featured on lists of the best places to live and raise a family, Walton-on-Thames is renowned for its pretty towpath, open spaces and friendly pubs, shops and cafes.

Closing date: 8am on Monday 15th April 2024

Interviews will be held the week commencing on Monday 22nd April 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the school.