Assistant Head Teacher

Post Title: Assistant Head Teacher

Post Location: Shenstone School

Primary School - We have two Primary sites based in Crayford & Sidcup

Secondary School – for the 2024-2025 school year, our Secondary site will be temporarily based at Jubilee Primary School, before moving to our new building in Halt Robin Road, which will be opened in September 2025.

As Assistant Head Teacher you will be predominately based at one of our sites, however you will need to be prepared/willing to work at any of our three sites for the purpose of operational feasibility.

Contract Type:                    Permanent

Hours/Weeks:                      Full-time/52 weeks per year

Salary:                                   £55,360 - £65,176

We are offering a salary between points 4 – 11 on the leadership scale. The salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications. This will be discussed further at the interview/appointment stage.

Post Start Date: 1st September 2024

Tour:  Please e-mail hr@shenstone-tkat.org with your availability and we will arrange a convenient time for you to come into school for a tour and to meet our amazing pupils.

Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 12th May 2024.

Interview Date:  This will take place during week commencing 20th May 2024.

A great opportunity has arisen for the role of Assistant Head Teacher at this very exciting time for Shenstone as we embark on the build and upcoming opening (September 2025) of our purposely built secondary school. 

We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and inspirational Assistant Head Teacher to work as part of the school’s Senior Leadership Team to develop the shared vision and strategic plan, which serves to inspire and motivate pupils and all other members of the school community.

You will be required to teach within the classroom (2 days) as well as lead on teaching and learning strategies, helping to ensure that we consistently offer an environment that enables each child to achieve their full potential through the provision of quality teaching and learning at our specialist school setting.

Shenstone School is an all-through special school for pupils with severe and/or complex learning difficulties in the London Borough of Bexley. 

Shenstone is a happy, welcoming and truly outstanding place for our pupils to thrive. Our school benefits from impressive facilities, enabling us to offer a wide range of opportunities and activities for learning both inside and outside the classroom. 

Professional qualifications required:

·          Is a qualified teacher with QTS

·          Experience of middle leadership/Curriculum Lead in a school

·          Evidence of relevant CPD

·          Experience in a special school setting is desirable