ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER  
Sir John Lawes School

L14-18 • Required for April 2025

Recently judged ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, Sir John Lawes School is a high performing secondary school, which has demonstrated a consistent record of improved standards at all levels over recent years. Key to this improvement has been a relentless focus on high standards of teaching and learning and a flexible and innovative curriculum enabling learners to follow individualised pathways to suit their abilities and aspirations. We know that recruiting and retaining the best possible staff underpins all our success and so we place great emphasis on CPD and support for staff at all levels. Sir John Lawes benefits from the many opportunities for collaborative work that come from our membership of the Scholars’ Education Trust.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to work with staff and students at our school as we continue to provide an outstanding educational offer. To be successful, you must have an expert knowledge of the process of learning, coupled with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. You will have the desire to progress further in your career, and have the ability to make a difference.

Our vision for our school is to produce responsible young people of whom we can all be proud and who are prepared to make a contribution to their local, national and global communities. If you feel that you have the qualities to play a role in leading such an organisation and can meet our expectations, then we look forward to receiving your application!

Diversity: The Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion.  We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Further details and an application form are available from hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk, the trust website www.scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or on 01727 734424. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 17 January 2025, 9am

Interview dates: 24 January 2025

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.