We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced leader to join the leadership team. Working under the direction of the Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher.

We are specifically looking for an expert practitioner to drive standards across student behaviour for learning, and to equip staff with strategies to support behaviour in their classrooms.

We currently have a Deputy Headteacher that oversees Quality of Education and a further Deputy Headteacher for Behaviour and Attitudes, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate impact across these areas and be successful in their collaboration to foster successful learners and outstanding practitioners.

The Assistant Headteacher will support the Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher with:

• Communicating the school’s vision compellingly and supporting the headteacher’s strategic leadership

• The day-to-day management of the school

• Formulating the aims and objectives of the school

• Establishing policies for achieving these aims and objectives

• Managing staff and resources to that end

• Monitoring progress towards meeting the school’s aims and objectives

The specific role and responsibilities of the AHT will be discussed and decided upon to support the skills and attributes of the successful candidate, alongside the needs of the school and the knowledge, skills and attributes of the wider senior team.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:

• has a passion for helping pupils thrive and meet their full potential

• has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and pupils

• can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative.

• has experience of working in a similar school

• an incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders

• comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD

• Care First employee assistance programme

• non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover

• membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

• two-week, half-term break in October

• cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please visit the school’s careers page Our Vacancies - The Robert Napier School.

Visits to the School are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a visit, please contact Jenny Tomkins trns@robertnapier.org.uk.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date and/or interview date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.