“Reigate is an outstanding school where students make exceptional progress to reach very high standards from average starting points”

Ofsted July 2012

Assistant Headteacher required for September 2023

This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated and effective leader to join this outstanding school. We have high aspirations for our children and are committed to continuous improvement. If you are passionate about making a real difference and improving our school for the benefit of the children, staff and wider community we shall be delighted to receive your application.

Your role will be crafted initially to meet your existing strengths and experience but you will be expected to take on a broad range of leadership functions over time.

Reigate School can offer the successful candidate:

• the opportunity to work with an exceptional team of staff who are committed to the success and welfare of every child in the school;

• the opportunity to work within a cohesive team with involvement in all aspects of the school’s leadership;

• high quality professional development both in school as a member of Greensand Multi-Academy Trust;

• an environment where innovation and inspirational ideas are encouraged.

Reigate School is a large, heavily oversubscribed, 11-16 school. We are a truly comprehensive and inclusive school, committed to providing the best education we can for the children in our local community. Our aim to help every student achieve their academic, social and personal potential stretches beyond Reigate School through our collaborative work as a Teaching School and a member of Greensand Multi-Academy Trust.

The closing date for applications is Monday 6th February at 9am, however please be advised applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to appoint someone sooner than this if we identify a suitable candidate. Applicants are warmly invited to contact Mr Matthew Alexander, Reigate Schools Head of School, to discuss the role in more depth.

We are carrying out school tours should you wish to visit the school prior to making your application, tours are scheduled for Thursday 26th January at 4.00pm, Tuesday 31st January at 1.15pm and Thursday 2nd February at 2.00pm. If you wish to book a tour please call the main office on 01737-243166 to secure a place.

Reigate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to demonstrably share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal records check if you have lived or worked outside the UK within the last 10 years.