Assistant Headteacher for KS2
Required for September 2018
Salary Scale L3-7
Bishop Loveday is a large village primary school. Due to outstanding progress, we have recently been selected to take part in the 2018 Review of Primary Education, highlighting best practice. We are looking for an inspiring, creative and committed Assistant Headteacher to join our dynamic Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will have teaching responsibility in upper KS2, be responsible for leading English across the school and will contribute to the senior leadership team, with a particular focus on disadvantaged pupils.
The ability to be proactive, leading from the front and with a proven track record of school improvement is essential. We expect that all our leaders are outstanding classroom practitioners, with the ability to support colleagues by modeling best practice. We are looking for the best person for the role, so will further adapt the job description to match the skills set and aspirations of the successful candidate.
The successful candidate will:
§ demonstrate the vision and motivation necessary to aspire to headship
§ have extensive experience and a successful track record in leading and managing strategies to raise attainment across all ability levels
§ be determined, reliable, innovative and utterly committed to the further success of the school and its Christian ethos
§ have the highest expectations of students and staff
§ be an outstanding teacher and communicator
This school is committed to safeguarding, Prevent and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. With this in mind, all posts will be DBS checked.
Visits to the school are welcomed.
A job description, person specification and application form is available from our website: www.bishop-loveday.oxon.sch.uk .
Please email completed application forms to .
Please note, we can only accept CVs as supporting documentation when submitted along with a fully completed school application form.
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 19th February, at 1pm
Interviews will take place on Friday 2nd March