Larkmead School is seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher to champion inclusion, diversity & equity. This opportunity follows the appointment of our current AHT Inclusion Lead as Headteacher of Iffley Academy.

The framing of ‘Champion’ is very deliberate, reflecting the value the school already places on inclusion and the faith that parents have in our provision.  The successful candidate will build upon the existing successes and ethos of Larkmead, playing a key role in overcoming barriers experienced by pupils so that everyone is able to belong, achieve and thrive in all areas of school life, in particular those pupils who need additional support. 

The successful candidate will lead and be part of a dedicated team who share in Larkmead’s inclusive and ambitious values. 

You will also be joining a school that has a well-deserved reputation for its inclusive and caring ethos. Our students are loyal and friendly and respond well to teachers who are caring and who have high expectations.  As our last Ofsted report made clear, “The school’s caring ethos ensures it maintains its high expectations, both academically and personally, while also continuing to provide strong support to pupils.”

 As a successful candidate you will model and demonstrate:

• Courage, conviction and creativity to achieve the best outcomes for all
• Positive, enthusiastic outlook, creating and embracing opportunities and solutions
• Drive for improvement, sharing good practice and research with a focus on development
• Address underperformance through support and challenge, constructive conversations and coaching
• Visible and proactive presence around school, engaging with students and staff to support positive behaviour
• Effective communication and listening skills, influencing and inspiring individuals, teams and groups
• Respect, compassion, fairness and empathy towards others
• Advocacy for social justice, equality, diversity and inclusion for students and staff
• Integrity and consistency in relation to your own and the school's practice
• Mutual support in the face of challenges, promoting the well-being and mental health of yourself and others
• Mentoring and developing your teams, supporting career progression and succession planning
• Collaborative partnership working, within and beyond the school
• Leading learning as a reflective practitioner committed to continued professional development

Larkmead is a happy, ambitious and vibrant school packed full of energy, opportunity and choice.  Great teaching and learning across the school are supported by our culture of research and collaboration.  Each student gets the very best experience to enable them to achieve their ambitions.  Our pastoral care provides compassion, security and confidence, nurturing students to be happy, to develop and to thrive.  The Larkmead promise sets out our vision, ethos and ambitions for students and staff.

We offer:

• an excellent programme of induction and training which seeks to provide an excellent foundation for career progression
• a forward thinking environment which recognises the benefits of considering flexible working patterns
• a friendly, caring, supportive and collaborative team environment
• a professional environment dedicated to Teaching and Learning with a supportive, dedicated and hardworking staff

• Commitment to a positive culture and robust positive behaviour management
• A commitment to recognise previous, continuous service.
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Eligible for Blue Light discount card
• Free parking
• Free Eye Care Voucher

Larkmead is a school with clear, positive values, which add positive value to our students and staff.  We are a diverse community and greatly value the contribution that colleagues from different backgrounds and with different experiences bring to our school.

If this sounds like the sort of opportunity and environment you are looking for in your career journey and you feel that you possess these attributes, then we very much look forward to meeting you.   

Visits We invite any prospective candidates for a tour of the school and meet Co-Headteachers Jonathan Dennett and Rich Evans. Please contact the school via Head@LAR.Cambrianlt.org to arrange an appointment.

The school reserves the right to consider and interviews candidates ahead of the closing date if appropriate.  An offer may be made to an exceptional candidate in this instance.

Larkmead School is a member of the Cambrian Learning Trust.  Cambrian Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.  Cambrian Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools' community.