THE DETAILS:
- Location: Swansea,
- Subject: Head of Department
- Contract:
- Salary Type: Not Supplied
- Salary Range: Not Supplied
- Language: English
This job application date has now expired.
OVERVIEW:
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled person to the post of Assistant Headteacher to join our progressive and vibrant school. The right candidate for this post will have at least 5 years' experience teaching and leading a subject, key stage or year group. They must have a proven track record to be able to plan strategically to manage, motivate and inspire teams of teachers in innovative strategies to improve learning and teaching.
The Governors are seeking to appoint a well-motivated and outstanding teacher with drive and enthusiasm to the post of Assistant Headteacher to commence on 1 September 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.
WHAT WE OFFER:
KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL:
Visit to Townhill Community School 09:30 - 10:30 on Wednesday 14-06-23
Closing date: 12:00 on Wednesday 21-06-23
Shortlisting: 13:00 Friday 23-06-23
Lesson Observations: Week beginning 26-06-23
Interviews: Friday 30-06-23
Application forms and further particulars are available on the Swansea Teaching Posts website https://www.swansea.gov.uk/schooljobs
Please submit a letter of application and a completed application form to the Headteacher, Mr Peter Owen: owenp34@hwbcymru.net
Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding
If you are successful, you are required to be a member of the Education Workforce Council.
Townhill Community Primary School - Assistant Headteacher job description (PDF) [825KB]
Application form - headteacher/deputy headteacher (Word doc) [171KB]
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled person to the post of Assistant Headteacher to join our progressive and vibrant school. The right candidate for this post will have at least 5 years' experience teaching and leading a subject, key stage or year group. They must have a proven track record to be able to plan strategically to manage, motivate and inspire teams of teachers in innovative strategies to improve learning and teaching.
The Governors are seeking to appoint a well-motivated and outstanding teacher with drive and enthusiasm to the post of Assistant Headteacher to commence on 1 September 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- A large team of professional, hardworking and motivated teachers and support staff committed to developing and raising standards
- A strong and devolved leadership group to support the driving of the school vision
- A committed governing body with high expectations for the life and work of the school
- Positive relationships with parents and the wider community
- An opportunity to continually professionally develop to prepare for headship in the future
KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Support the Head and Deputy in delivery of the school vision, for all learners
- Be able to work with a large management team in driving school improvement
- Be confident in driving the curriculum and have a sound knowledge of assessment
- Have an excellent understanding of pupil development, being able to make excellent relationships and have strong behaviour management skills
- Support and look to constantly improve staff wellbeing
- Take a daily lead in the operational management of the school, supporting staff (eg timetables, risk assessments, trips, etc)
- Take ownership of evidencing our improvement of outcomes for all learners
- Attend governing body meetings
- Attend events, supporting the school and community
- Manage and motivate the support team, including TAs, lunchtime staff and all support staff
- Have a commitment to continued professional development for yourself and others
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL:
- Hold as a minimum, a B.ED or B.A & PGCE or equivalent & have at least 5 years' experience in teaching and leadership
- Show enthusiasm and commitment for working in partnership with children, staff, governors, parents and the local community
- Play a significant role in the strategic direction and life of the school using energy and enthusiasmHave demonstrable management, leadership and ICT skills
- Have a full understanding of processes involving children in care, child protection and safeguarding and be committed to working in partnership
- Have experience working with multi-agencies in relation to Wellbeing and ALN
- Have an innovative, collaborative and creative approach
- Be committed to high standards of teaching and learning and the professional development of staff
- Have high expectations that motivate, support and challenge teachers and pupils alike
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, inter-personal and organisational skills
- Have confidence understanding and communicating data in relation to pupils' progress
- Be flexible and forward thinking in your approach
Visit to Townhill Community School 09:30 - 10:30 on Wednesday 14-06-23
Closing date: 12:00 on Wednesday 21-06-23
Shortlisting: 13:00 Friday 23-06-23
Lesson Observations: Week beginning 26-06-23
Interviews: Friday 30-06-23
Application forms and further particulars are available on the Swansea Teaching Posts website https://www.swansea.gov.uk/schooljobs
Please submit a letter of application and a completed application form to the Headteacher, Mr Peter Owen: owenp34@hwbcymru.net
Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding
If you are successful, you are required to be a member of the Education Workforce Council.
Townhill Community Primary School - Assistant Headteacher job description (PDF) [825KB]
Application form - headteacher/deputy headteacher (Word doc) [171KB]