Assistant Headteacher
About This Role
We are seeking an ambitious and highly effective teacher ready to develop in their career as Assistant Headteacher at Whytemead. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of delivering high-quality teaching and learning, as well as demonstrating the ability to improve standards beyond their own classroom. You will have the ability to inspire, coach and develop others by sharing best practice, modelling excellent pedagogy, and demonstrating the key characteristics of excellent teaching. You will possess a strong understanding of behaviour management strategies and a commitment to creating a positive, inclusive learning environment where all children can thrive. You may have experience of middle leadership, but this is not essential.
The successful applicant will already be a highly effective practitioner and will be able to:
- Engage and motivate children to do their best.
- Be emotionally intelligent and a positive, enthusiastic & supportive colleague.
- Strive to attain high standards and have a desire to improve their practice.
- Provide an excellent learning environment that promotes high expectations.
- Work successfully with parents and the community.
- Have a passion and desire to want the very best for all children, whilst having a belief that every child can succeed.