Assistant Headteacher
Hillcrest Early Years Academy are looking to recruit an inspirational and aspirational Assistant Headteacher to lead Safeguarding and Inclusion at our welcoming and highly inclusive Infant Academy. The successful candidate will help us to continue to develop our already established SEN, safeguarding and pastoral support programmes and will liaise closely with the headteacher, promoting achievement for all our pupils. The Assistant Headteacher will be a part of the Senior Leadership Team.
We are seeking:
- A leader with vision and experience, able to lead by example and motivate and inspire staff and children and develop their own and others' leadership skills;
- A practitioner who can demonstrate that they have had an impact in raising standards through high expectations;
- An outstanding and inspirational teacher who has a proven track record of high standards in their own teaching and providing high quality learning experiences for all children, especially for children with additional needs;
- An up-to-date practitioner with relevant experience of the primary phase and curriculum and a creative approach to learning;
- A well-organised professional with excellent inter-personal and communication skills;
- Someone who is determined, resilient and would work well with our established team;
- Someone who has, or is interested in working towards the SENCO qualification.
- Someone who has experience of forming established relationships with pupils, staff, families and external partners in a safeguarding capacity.
In return we can offer you:
- An ambitious, successful welcoming and vibrant place to work with great staff and children who deserve the very best;
- A place to work whereby Wellbeing is a key priority
- A supportive and nurturing environment
- An excellent Employee Assistance Scheme
- Continuing opportunities for CPD
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. Pre-employment checks are in line with " Keeping Children Safe in Education"
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.