St Mark’s School is a distinctive and inclusive, co-educational school, situated in the northeast of Bath. The school was inspected twice in the 2021/22 academic year, firstly by SIAMS in November 2021 and then OFSTED in February 2022. The school was categorised as a ‘Good’ school’ in both inspections, validating the wonderful work of the staff team. The school is part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership and the recently formed Bath Hub. We are seeking to appoint a new Assistant Headteacher Pastoral (Designated Safeguarding Lead) to a full time and permanent position to start from June 2025. The successful candidate will be an outstanding leader with a proven track record of leading school improvement. They will have a background as an excellent teacher and experience of school leadership over a variety of different areas. They will be highly motivated and organised with the ability to effectively inspire and motivate other people and manage change. It is a position that involves a great deal of contact with staff and governors and would provide an exceptional and exciting opportunity for someone who is considering headship in the future. The specific responsibilities of the post are to be determined depending on the candidate’s experience and skillset, which should be shared on the application form. The school has made recent, rapid improvements, since joining the MNSP Trust and working as part of the Bath Hub. The school’s examination results in 2024 were very strong at GCSE with students achieving above the national average across core subjects. The school’s unvalidated SISRA Progress 8 score is 0.70. The Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service Certificate is required for this post prior to commencement. The Assistant Headteacher Job details are enclosed with this advert. Applications should be made via e-Teach. Apply by noon on 21st March 2025. Candidates are requested to complete the attached application form, including a supporting statement, detailing your reasons for applying for the job, what makes you suitable, and any key experience you have that fits the specifications. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 24th March 2025. If you would like to visit the school, please contact Miss Laura Derrick. Further details on the school can be found in the applicant pack on e-Teach and via the school’s website: St Mark's School Bath (st-marks.org.uk)