Assistant Headteacher

We are looking to appoint an ambitious and highly effective leader to join the Senior Leadership Team, working under the direction of the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher to lead and embed exceptional standards of behaviour for learning and accountability across the school.

The Assistant Headteacher will support the Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher with:

Communicating the school’s vision compellingly and supporting the headteacher’s strategic leadership

The day-to-day management of the school

Formulating the aims and objectives of the school

Establishing policies for achieving these aims and objectives

Managing staff and resources to that end

Monitoring progress towards meeting the school’s aims and objectives

The specific role and responsibilities of the AHT will be discussed and decided upon to support the skills and attributes of the successful candidate.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:

Has a passion for helping pupils thrive and meet their full potential

Has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and pupils

Can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative.

Has experience of working in a similar school

In return, we offer you:

An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders

Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD

Care first employee assistance programme

Non-contributory membership of Benenden Private Health Care Cover

Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Two-week, half-term break in October

Cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please visit the school’s careers page Our Vacancies - The Robert Napier School.

Visits to the School are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a visit, please contact Charli Reader via email recruitments@robertnapier.org.uk.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date and/or interview date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.

Safeguarding Commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.