An exciting opportunity has become available for an Assistant Headteacher at Lime Tree School, Merstham within our modern, purpose built primary school.
Be part of our creative and passionate team as we develop the next step on our journey, and Grow, Learn and Flourish within GLF Schools. Lime Tree Primary are looking to recruit starting the academic year 2024/2025
Your opportunity
We are looking to appoint a dynamic and visionary Full Time Assistant Headteacher to join our passionate, experienced leadership team. As an Assistant Head, you will help to shape the future vision of our school. This opportunity will see you working alongside a dedicated team of school leaders and educational experts across the school; Leading on Learning, Teaching and Curriculum and as part of a dynamic and growing multi academy trust.
We are looking for candidates who will work well as part of a team, as well as being self-motivated and able to work independently. Candidates who can lead as well as support growth and development.
What we are looking for
- An inspirational practitioner, with the vision and confidence to motivate, challenge and support
- A passion for children’s learning and welfare; putting them first in everything they do
- A team player, enthusiastic and eager to make a difference as a school leader.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiences
- Committed to developing and maintaining good relationships with staff, parents, pupils, governors and the community.
About Lime tree School
This is an exciting opportunity as an Assistant Headteacher to join our Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' Primary School
Lime Tree Primary school opened in September 2013 and, since opening, we have a lot of achievements to celebrate.
The children, staff, parents and governors have all embraced the mission statement that is summarised in the strap line ‘Learning Together to Achieve Success’.
We are located in a purpose built school in Merstham where the blank page that we started with is now taking shape, with our ethos and values underpinning our day to day organisation as well as the overall strategic direction that the school is taking to move forward and grow year on year.
About the Region 6 Cluster
GLF has seven schools in the local area consisting of Greenway Junior School, Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School , overseen by a Regional Director. We have a collaborative approach towards working which means the schools can work closely together to provide an exceptional education experience to the local communities. The schools benefit from being able to share resources and expertise and support each other where needed. It allows for exciting opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.
Why work at Lime Tree Primary School
• A supportive and approachable senior management team within the school and Academy Trust
• An expanding network of Nurseries and Schools.
• Ongoing opportunities to grow and develop, through various CPD opportunities
• Job satisfaction.
• The opportunity to work in an expanding and developing Educational Trust, GLF.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
- A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible educationThrive in a career at GLF Schools
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Access to a staff benefits portal
The Details
Start Date: Sept 2024
Pay Scale: GLF Leadership 1-5 (Fringe)
Contract type: Full Time, , Permanent
Closing Date: 3rd May 2024
Interviews: wk beg: 7th May 2024
Contact
We positively encourage informal visits and look forward to showing you around our school. To arrange an appointment, please contact the school directly.
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.