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Job Opportunity: Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral / Curriculum / Sustainability)
Location: LondonContract Type: Full-Time, Maternity CoverStart Date: ASAP
About the Role
A rapidly improving 11-16 secondary school in Horley is seeking a dynamic and strategic Assistant Headteacher to join their experienced Senior Leadership Team. This full-time position involves leading key areas such as the Pastoral Curriculum, Sustainability, and Post 16 academic transition. The role is ideal for an existing Senior Leader seeking a new challenge or an experienced Middle Leader ready to step up.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the Pastoral Curriculum and Sustainability initiatives
- Lead the development of Post 16 academic transition for more able students
- Coordinate whole school challenge directives
- Manage Extended School provision
- Promote Independent Learning and oversee Extra-Curricular activities
- Oversee the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) programme
- Line manage the Head of Faculty for the Personal Development programme (PSHCE, including RSHE)
- Provide strategic oversight of cultural capital, tutor time, and assembly themes
- Manage sustainability initiatives in collaboration with the School Business Manager
- Develop College/FE links and destination measures
- Line manage the Careers Lead and manage the School Prefect Team and student leadership initiatives
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be:
- An outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of improving academic standards and pupil outcomes
- Focused on pastoral development and safeguarding
- Enthusiastic and hardworking, with the ability to inspire and motivate students and staff
- Experienced in leadership and management at least at Middle Leadership level
How to apply: Please submit a CV.
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