Assistant Headteacher All Saints Carshalton (Internal Vacancy)
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher to join our senior leadership team and help shape the next phase of our school’s development.
This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the Head teacher to strengthen leadership capacity, further develop high-quality teaching and learning, and ensure the very best outcomes for all pupils.
The role has been carefully designed to provide clear and complementary leadership across the school, with the Assistant Headteacher for Culture and Professional Development focusing on:
- Behaviour, relationships and pupil wellbeing
- Staff development, coaching and training
The role will contribute fully to whole-school leadership, including school improvement, safeguarding and strategic development.
Since 1969, All Saints has been at the heart of the community and we continue to be a happy and high achieving school to this day.
We aim to serve our community by providing education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. As such, Christian values, high expectations and a commitment to both children and adults are at the heart of our school life.
Key responsibilities
Depending on the role and the strengths of the successful candidates, responsibilities will include:
- Leading key aspects of school improvement and the School Development Plan
- Driving high standards of teaching, learning and pupil outcomes
- Leading a core subject (English or Mathematics)
- Supporting and developing middle leaders
- Leading and supporting staff professional development
- Promoting a positive, inclusive and high-expectation school culture
- Acting as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Contributing to the day-to-day leadership of the school
You will:
- identify with the Christian mission and ethos of our school and its history
- be a competent and strategic leader with a proven track record of school improvement, including raising the quality of teaching and learning beyond your own classroom
- be passionate about providing high quality leadership and developing these skills further
- be able to develop effective partnerships with staff, governors, parents and the wider community in order to help shape the future direction of the school
- be aspirational for both our school and yourself
- be able to think reflectively and creatively
- be an excellent classroom practitioner
- inspire, motivate and develop others
- be committed to inclusive, trauma-informed approaches to behaviour and wellbeing
We can offer you:
- amazing pupils with positive attitudes to learning
- families who enjoy being partners in their children’s learning
- hardworking, skilled, supportive and enthusiastic staff who are committed to our school
- a Head Teacher committed to developing an open and successful partnership with you
- Governors and Trustees who work positively in partnership within a Christian spirit
- an outstanding learning environment which is well resourced
- high quality CPD opportunities within the Multi Academy Trust
- a school committed to high expectations, inclusion and continuous improvement
- the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future direction of the school
Further information
The Assistant Headteacher will work closely with the wider SLT, sharing responsibility for whole-school leadership and deputising for the Head teacher where appropriate.
In the absence of the Head teacher, the Assistant Headteacher may take operational responsibility for the day-to-day running of the school, supported by other members of SLT.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, identity and safeguarding checks including a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk/dbs CVs are not accepted.
Visits prior to submitting an application are essential. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.
Application packs are available from the School Office at:
All Saints Carshalton CofE Primary School, Rotherfield Road, Carshalton, SM5 3DW.
Telephone: 020 8401 0075
Website: www.allsaintscarshalton.sutton.sch.uk
Email: office@allsaintscarshalton.sutton.sch.uk