Assistant Headteacher, Behaviour & Culture Ethos

Overview

The Assistant Headteacher role is an exciting addition to the Gloucester academy team. 

This leadership position is open to dynamic, inspiring, and outstanding leaders who have a proven track record of delivering excellent attainment and achievement. The role requires strategic thinking and an ability to lead from the front whilst offering challenge and support to all stakeholders. The role is defined by the skills and attributes of the candidate we employ and is therefore not restricted to any one area of school leadership. 

Main purpose of the role

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate a passion for education and a desire to improve the life chances of all students;
• Have the ability to build a culture of continuous learning and development;
• Adapt rapidly to the challenge of building on the existing strengths of the school to achieve all round excellence in teaching and learning;
• Assess their approach and style and challenge themselves to think differently about how to best align their leadership to the needs of the school;
• Have the ability to empower and motivate staff;
• Maintain and develop the school's ethos of diversity, inclusivity and equality of opportunity;
• Have successful experience as a senior or middle leader with a proven track record of success.

Key Purpose:  With the Headteacher and Leadership Team

• Share responsibility for school policies, decision-making and strategic planning;
• Develop an ethos of extremely high expectations of staff and students
• Take full accountability for key areas of the school’s work.
• Manage staff and resources
• Monitor progress towards the achievement of the school’s aims and objectives
• Be a highly visible presence around the school and model expectations of staff and students;
• Have a strategic overview of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning.

Leadership

Under the direction of the Headteacher and as part of the Leadership Team:

• Support the Headteacher and Leadership Team in the day-to-day management of the school
• Communicate the school’s vision compellingly and support the Headteacher’s strategic leadership
• Lead by example, focusing on providing excellent education for all students
• Lead on particular whole-school strategies and policy areas
• Build positive relationships with members of the school community
• Keep up to date with developments in education
• Seek training and continuing professional development to meet own needs

Managing staff

Under the direction of the Deputy Headteacher and as part of the Leadership Team:

• Assist with the selection and recruitment of new teaching staff
• Performance manage middle leaders, including carrying out appraisals, providing professional development opportunities, and holding staff to account to their performance
• Create an ethos within which their direct reports are motivated and supported to develop their skills and knowledge
• Commit to their own professional development, proactively identifying development opportunities

Modelling best practice for teachers

• Demonstrate excellent performance against parts one and two of the teacher’s standards and the Greenshaw Principles of Teaching
• Contribute to the development of our MAT by sharing effective practice, working in partnership with other schools and promoting innovation

Systems and processes

Under the direction of the Deputy Headteacher and as part of the Leadership Team:

• Ensure that the school’s systems, organisation and processes are well considered, efficient and fit for purpose
• Provide a safe, calm and well-ordered environment for all students and staff, focused on safeguarding pupils and extremely high expectations of exemplary behaviour
• Implement systems for managing the performance of all staff, addressing any underperformance, supporting staff to improve and expecting excellent practice
• Work with the governing board as appropriate
• Support strategic, curriculum-led financial planning to ensure effective use of budgets and resources
• Support distribution of leadership throughout the school

What’s in it for you: 

• A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
• Employer contributions to Local Government (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gym membership scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Childcare Voucher scheme
• Car benefit scheme
• My Health discounts

How to apply: 

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is  Wednesday 1st May 2024 at 11:59pm. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.