Assistant Headteacher
Job Title: Assistant Headteacher
Employer: Gwladys Street CP & Nursery School
Job Type: Leadership
Job Phase: N/A
NOR: 440
Grade: L4 - L8
Actual Salary: £53,602 to £59,167
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full time
Location: Liverpool
Start Date: Start immediately
Closing Date: Tuesday, January 21st, 2025
About the School
Gwladys Street is a large, friendly, two form entry primary school with capacity for 102 pupils in our Nursery. We are extremely proud of our multi-cultural school. Here, children speak a vast range of different languages and everyone’s cultures and ethnic backgrounds are respected. Gwladys Street is a community school, committed to providing the highest standards of education and a wealth of support for our pupils and parents/carers.
About the Role
We are looking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher with a strong understanding of teaching and learning. The candidate must have a caring nature and be passionate about supporting the needs of all pupils to achieve their full potential. You must enjoy working in a fully inclusive school and share in the school’s vision of making a real difference to the lives of our children. Experience of working with vulnerable children e.g. Complex SEND, Looked After Children is essential. In addition, experience of managing safeguarding and child protection matters would also be an advantage. At Gwladys Street we invest in our staff and are happy to support engagement in developing individuals to fulfil their ambitions.
Personal Qualities
Please see the job description which outlines some of the core responsibilities and tasks. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe and vulnerable adults safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks.
This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview, unless it is regarded as ’spent’ and is protected. The Ministry of Justice’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provides information about which convictions must be declared and related exceptions. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or vulnerable adults.
How to Apply
Please return applications to the school via email for the attention of Miss C Barry at c.barry@gwladysstreet.com. Candidates are welcome to arrange a visit to the school on the following dates, please call the office on 0151 525 0843 to make an appointment:
* Monday 9th January 2025 – 4:00pm
* Monday 13th January 2025 – 4:00pm
* Friday 16th January 2025 - 4:00pm
* Closing dates for application – Tuesday 21st January 2025
* Short Listing date – Friday 24th January 2025
* Lesson Observations – WC 27th January 2025
* Interview Date –Wednesday 5th February 2025 Start Date – ASAP
Closing Date: Tuesday 21st January 2025
Short Listing Date: Friday 24th January 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 5th February 2025
Contact Details
Gwladys Street CP & Nursery School
Walton Lane
L4 5RW
Contact Name: Colette Barry
Contact Telephone: 0151 525 0843
Contact e-mail: c.barry@gwladysstreet.com
Website: https://gwladysstreet.org
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