The successful candidate will have had experience of school leadership, and used coaching and mentoring to have a positive impact on the quality of teaching and learning as well as pupil outcomes. If you care passionately about what you do, strive to deliver excellence, enjoy making a difference to the lives of a whole school community, please make an appointment to visit Ashley Primary C of E school and meet the team.

We are looking for someone who

Practises their commitment to a culture of safeguarding and child protection.

• Has a passion for wider reading, continuing professional development and draws on research outcomes and other sources of external evidence to inform own practice and that of colleagues. 

• Shows excitement by thinking innovatively and working as part of an effective team and confident to embrace change.

 • Has enthusiasm, integrity, personal impact and presence, as well as excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

• Is flexible in their approach, open to new ideas and committed to working in partnership with others, within and beyond their own school.

• Develops children’s potential through exciting, life-enhancing, learning opportunities.

• Has a proven track record of raising pupil outcomes, especially in Key Stages 1 & 2.

• Is able to inspire and motivate pupils and staff to strive for continuous improvement and outstanding outcomes for all. Leading by example, embedding excellent practice and committed to meeting the learning needs of all pupils. 

• Is dedicated to influencing and leading high-quality teaching and learning, through coaching and mentoring of staff, by identifying, implementing and sustaining school improvement priorities and strategies.

• Provides consistently excellent classroom provision, resulting in high levels of pupil engagement and progress.

Teaching, curriculum and assessment

Under the direction of the head of school, the assistant headteacher will:

·         Establish and sustain high-quality teaching across subjects and phases, based on evidence

·         Ensure the teaching of a broad, structured and coherent curriculum

·         Establish curriculum leadership, including subject leaders with relevant expertise and access to professional networks and communities

·         Use valid, reliable and proportionate approaches to assessing pupils’ knowledge and understanding of the curriculum

·         Ensure the use of evidence-informed approaches to reading so all pupils are taught to read

Additional and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

Under the direction of the head of school, the assistant headteacher will:

·         Promote a culture and practices that allow all pupils to access the curriculum

·         Have ambitious expectations for all pupils with SEN and disabilities

·         Make sure the school works effectively with parents, carers and professionals to identify additional needs, and provide support and adaptation where appropriate

·         Make sure the school fulfils statutory duties regarding the SEND Code of Practice

Please note that we reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate apply and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date. You are therefore strongly encouraged to apply for the role as soon as possible.