Website St. Mark's CE Primary
We are an inclusive one-form entry Church of England Primary School in the heart of Oval, Kennington and Vauxhall. Our diverse intake reflects the local area and the school maintains the feel of a welcoming, close-knit family. Christian values are at the core of our ethos, helping to create a warm, caring environment, within which children feel safe, valued and in which they can thrive in all areas of their development.
We are looking to appoint an excellent Assistant Headteacher who has the ability and vision to further increase the school’s leadership capacity and raise the quality of teaching and learning standards across the whole school. The successful candidate will need to model the highest standards in their own practice as well as be able to support and develop colleagues across the school. They need to demonstrate a full commitment to supporting our school vision which aims to develop passionate learners who possess the skills, knowledge and values to succeed within our diverse society.
The responsibilities for this position will include leading in the areas of teaching, learning and assessment and promoting the personal development of pupils. They will also need to take a lead role in the day to day and strategic running of the school.
This role will be class based with out of class leadership time and will suit an experienced, ambitious primary teacher with excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to accelerate pupils’ progress and an ability to mentor and coach others. This post represents an exciting opportunity for someone who is ready for the next stage in their career and wants to work within a nurturing, diverse and highly motivated school community.
We are seeking someone who:
- Is an inspirational, child-centred practitioner who is passionate about children’s learning beyond their immediate classroom
- Is fully dedicated, hard-working, organised and enthusiastic
- Has a proven track record of outstanding teaching across the primary age range
- Has leadership experience and demonstrates an ability to inspire, enthuse and motivate others and get things done
- Is flexible and committed to working as part of a team
- Can support the Christian ethos and values of the school
- Is a skilled communicator, with a proven ability to coach and mentor others from different starting points and interact with all stakeholders including parents and Governors
- Thrives on challenge
- Can lead a core area of the curriculum
As a school we can offer you:
- Fantastic pupils who are eager to learn and demonstrate excellent attitudes to learning and behaviour
- A school community which is culturally diverse, inclusive and nurturing
- A supportive and ambitious leadership team which is committed to high quality CPD and strongly promotes staff development
- Supportive colleagues and governors
- A strong and inclusive Christian ethos
- The advantage of being outside the congestion zone, surrounded by excellent transport links and having a school car park.
A visit is strongly recommended. To arrange one or obtain further information, please email Finance & Office Manager Amina Gromilic at: [email protected]
St Mark’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
Date posted: 25th April 2024 Closing date: 9th May 2024, 12pm
Start date: September 2024 Contract type: Full Time Salary: L1-5 Contract term: Permanent