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Assistant Headteacher (Attendance, Pastoral and Safeguarding)

School
St George's Church of England Secondary Academy
Location
Blackpool, Lancashire
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Leadership Pay Range L6-L12
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
30th September 2024 01:00 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1440048
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1440048

Assistant Headteacher (Attendance, Pastoral and Safeguarding)

Full time

Permanent

52 Weeks Per Year 

Join a team that’s as ambitious as you are.

St George’s School, Blackpool is part of the Cidari Multi Academy Trust, offering high-quality education in a vibrant, traditional learning environment. We are dedicated to nurturing ‘the best from everyone’ and helping every student achieve their full potential in an academic, caring, inclusive community.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Headteacher who shares our vision

‘Through appreciating and promoting the Christian values of dignity, hope, community, wisdom, humility and kindness, all members of St George’s are encouraged to be aspirational. We aim to positively impact upon each other and society so that we contribute to a world where, inspired by St Paul, we can ‘be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves’

As a member of our staff, you will be instrumental in laying the foundation of excellent standards of education and creating a stimulating and purposeful environment where our students develop a love of learning and can make excellent progress.

St George’s School is already Blackpool and the Fylde’s best performing school on 5+ English and Maths and the Progress 8 measure, and we are committed to driving even further success. We believe in delivering a quality academic education combining the heritage of modern ambition built on traditional values. 

We’re also committed to providing first-rate training and development to all our teaching staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within the school. We expect the kind of exemplary behaviour that allows our teachers to do their jobs as effectively as they can.

If you share our passion for education and want to be part of a team that’s making a difference in the lives of young people, then we want to hear from you. Apply now to join St George’s School, where we support every pupil, whatever their background, to make real progress and achieve their full potential.

WHAT WE OFFER:JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Support the Head in the delivery of the school vision, for all learners
  • Lead the school in the absence of the Headteacher for assemblies, management decisions, budget control
  • Take ownership of evidencing our improvement of outcomes for all learners
  • Manage and motivate the support team, including TAs, lunchtime staff and all support staff
  • Work closely with teachers to enrich and improve curriculum planning across all subjects and year groups

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL:

  • Hold as a minimum, a B.ED or B.A & PGCE / PGDE or equivalent & have at least 4 years’ experience in teaching or leadership.
  • Have a full understanding of processes involving children in care, child protection and safeguarding and be committed to working in partnership.
  • Have an innovative and creative approach.
  • Be committed to high standards of teaching and learning and the professional development of staff.
  • Have high expectations that motivate, support and challenge teachers and students alike.
  • Have excellent communication skills.

Closing Date: Monday 30th September 2024 at 1pm

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 7th October 2024 

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

We are part of Cidari Education - Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.

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Safeguarding Statement:

St George's School - A Church of England Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
St George's Church of England Secondary Academy

St George's Church of England Secondary Academy

Part of Cidari Multi Academy Trust

Cidari Multi Academy Trust