What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to recruit an Assistant Headteacher to join us in September 2025. You will join us as our school moves into becoming part of the Isle Education Trust, continuing our journey of improvement and will be a key lead for improvement in teaching and learning. You will be an experienced classroom teacher and will maintain a teaching commitment in upper key stage two for 2.5 days a week. You will have leadership experience of supporting staff development and will have experience of curriculum leadership and assessment.
What the school offers its staff
Our school motto ‘where every child can shine’ reflects how we strive for all children to be the very best that they can be. As a fully inclusive school, we work closely with our community and ensure that our children leave Burton with as many memorable and positive experiences as possible. Our goal is that all children develop a love of learning and that they become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
We teach a creative curriculum that is enhanced with full use of our wonderful surroundings. Our forest school curriculum enhances children's awareness of the natural world and creates a sense of awe and wonder about the beauty of nature. We also support all children to develop emotionally and socially so that they are happy, resilient and respectful. We provide a bright and engaging environment with classrooms that are well organised and encourage pupil independence. Our school building is modern, well designed and fully accessible. We also provide several extra-curricular activities for children to take part in.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.