Associate Headteacher
Abraham Moss Community School
Manchester
- Expired
- Salary:
- ISR: L26 to L30
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2016 (or as soon as possible)
- Apply by:
- 1 June 2015
Job overview
Abraham Moss is a very interesting school located in and alongside the Abraham Moss Centre. It attracts a committed and stimulating intake of pupils from a socially and culturally diverse area. There is a superb range of highly motivated teaching and associate staff, all committed to high levels of achievement and participation in learning. Development of language across the school is key.
The Associate Headteacher will have a set of characteristics which include:
- A proven track record of sustained school improvement at middle leadership and leadership team level;
- Enjoyment of working strategically to improve the school in all dimensions;
- Interpersonal skills enabling work with a range of people within and beyond the school;
- Commitment to an inclusive ethos and practices, valuing diversity and promoting well-being;
- Ambition to raise levels of enjoyment and achievement in staff and pupils;
- Successful experience of evaluation, performance management and review;
- A strong presence in the School, inspiring confidence;
- Effective skills in leadership and collaboration;
- Excellent sense of humility and humour, able to keep work in balance;
- Aspirations for headship in the future.
SAFEGUARDING
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check. References are taken prior to interview.
Please contact Noeline Taker on 0161-219-6617 for further details and an application pack or email n.taker@abrahammoss.manchester.sch.uk.
Packs are also available at www.abrahammoss.manchester.sch.uk.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 12.00 NOON ON MONDAY 1ST JUNE 2015
Abraham Moss Community School
Crescent Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5UF
3-16 age range, 1,556 pupils (of which there are currently 315 in the Primary Phase)
Attached documents
About Abraham Moss Community School
Abraham Moss Community School is a mixed, mainstream, non-denominational all-through school in Crumpsall, Manchester and is a part of The Dean Trust. It caters to students aged between three and sixteen and has approximately 1,653 pupils enrolled.
Abraham Moss Community School was founded in 1973 and was named after Abraham Moss, who was Lord Mayor of Manchester from 1953 to 1954.
Headteacher
Mrs Josette Arnold
Vision and values
The school promotes and upholds British values including democracy, rule of law, individual liberty and respect and tolerance. Students are taught that everyone has the right to be heard, that all are bounded by the law of the country and that everyone has the right to their own views. Moreover, pupils learn that everyone has equal rights and deserves equal respect. Teachers strive to develop creativity, resilience, employability skills and positive engagement with the wider community.
Abraham Moss Community School prioritises literacy and numeracy skills. It also promotes the spiritual, moral, social and cultural aspects of education through PSHE and Citizenship, as well as RE. Arts and sports are provided to ensure a more rounded education for each child.
Ofsted report
“At the heart of the school is a passion for all pupils to succeed. All pupils are very well cared for and looked after. The school provides excellent specialist support for pupils who are new to the country, including refugees and those seeking asylum.”
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