Assistant Head Teacher – KS2 Class Share & Subject Lead – Islington Primary School – September 2024
The Executive Head Teacher of a fantastic Islington Primary School is looking for an ambitious and confident class based (KS2 class share) Assistant Head Teacher, who is keen to learn and develop. Applications are welcome from those looking to take the step up to AHT, as well as those who are currently AHT and looking to work within an established and proven SLT.
If successful and appointed as Assistant Head Teacher, you will work alongside a talented and inspirational leadership team. This role will be a class share in KS2 with the counterpart Assistant Head.
The successful applicant MUST be able to show strength in organisation, inter-personal skills, proven track record of excellent classroom practice, leadership and strong work ethic.
Visits are welcome, with interviews / observations happening ASAP
This is a FANTASTIC Primary Assistant Head Teacher (AHT) opportunity - DO NOT MISS OUT!!
POSITION:
1. Phase Leader overseeing two-year groups and Subject Leader (English or Maths)
2. Appraisal lead for all teachers in phase
3. 50% teaching commitment through a class share in KS2 (Year group to be decided)
4. As English lead you will: lead in whole scale review and revamp of the writing curriculum, further embed our reading curriculum, implement a coherent curriculum for teaching SPAG and drive a true 'reading for pleasure' culture.
5. As maths lead you will: roll out the Power Maths mastery scheme into KS2, support staff in planning and delivering the approach, continue embedding our work on fluency and arithmetic through the EYFS and KS1 Mastering number and KS2 timetables scheme.
6. You will lead staff CPD, team teach and be a role model of excellent teaching.
7. Salary: Grade L5 - L10 (£61,004 to £67,880) depending on experience. Inner London.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
8. MUST be a qualified & experienced Primary Teacher
9. Current or aspiring Assistant Head Teacher / AHT
10. Teacher training qualification required (UK QTS a must)
11. Proven track record of KS2 Teaching experience
12. Experience or currently leading Maths or English
13. You must be a natural leader
14. Switched-on individual who is able to multi-task and not be afraid of a challenge
15. You must be willing to learn, and be able to sync with the current team
16. Good track record of Good / Outstanding teaching observations
SCHOOL DETAILS:
17. 2 Form Entry Primary School
18. Graded ‘Good’ – OFSTED
19. 2 FE Primary School – 3-11yrs
20. Inner London – popular Borough of Islington – Zone 2
21. Established & reputable SLT in place
22. Lovely, modern, spacious & well-resourced school site
23. Less than 5 minutes’ walk – National Rail & bus links
24. Excellent links with the local community
25. Excellent progress made across the school
26. Fantastic CPD opportunities
Apply for this Assistant Head Teacher / AHT opportunity by applying directly, via this advert. You will be contacted within 48hrs if shortlisted, to discuss your application further.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.