Assistant Headteacher at Ranikhet Academy
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Leadership Pay Range L1 - L4, full time, permanent
About this Role
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking an exceptional leader who can demonstrate:
Essential Qualifications & Experience
A relevant degree and Qualified Teacher Status
A proven track record of highly successful teaching
Leadership experience within a school setting
Experience in curriculum planning, implementation, assessment and recording
A strong understanding of what makes an effective learning environment within your phase
The ability to model outstanding classroom practice and articulate what excellent teaching and learning looks like
The ability to inspire, lead and motivate both children and staff
The capacity to influence and raise the quality of teaching and learning across the school
Up‑to‑date knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding and working with children and young people
Personal Qualities
You should also be able to demonstrate:
A values driven approach and evidence of strong relational leadership
Leadership skills that secure first class teaching and learning for all children
The ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement
A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with all stakeholders
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and ambitious leader to help drive improvement, shape practice and make a lasting difference to the children and community of Ranikhet Academy.
If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we would love to hear from you.
For further information about the role come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.
Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?
Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:
Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.
Supportive & Collaborative: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.
Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.
Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.
Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.
Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.
Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:
Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.
Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.
Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!
Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection
At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.
We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.
For more information about our safer recruitment processes, please click here for our Safer Recruitment Policy.
All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy.
The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.
Related Documents
Contact Details
Vicky Campos - Headteacher
0118 937 5520
admin@ranikhetacademy.co.uk
Ranikhet Academy would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
- What are the qualities of a GREAT teacher? What qualities will you bring to the role?
- As a school leader, please outline how you have contributed to positive pupil outcomes.
- How would you create a culture of safeguarding?
- CPD is an important part of the AHT role, please describe how you have supported and empowered teachers in their professional development.
Ranikhet Academy
Open Data obtained from: Department for EducationBerkshire
RG30 4ED
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