Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning)

Pleckgate High School is seeking to appoint a skilled, dynamic, and inspiring Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning) to become part of a dedicated leadership team. Our Senior Leadership Team comprises leaders who are deeply committed to realizing Pleckgate High School's potential as an exceptional institution while fostering an environment of high expectations for all members of our school community. This role presents remarkable opportunities for ongoing personal and professional growth for a motivated and ambitious leader aiming for career progression.

We encourage prospective applicants to visit the school or have an informal chat before submitting their applications. For inquiries, please reach out to Carrie Smith at csmith@pleckgate-ept.com.

What will this role involve?
- Collaborate with fellow Senior Leadership Team members to provide strategic, management, and operational direction for the school.
- Share the responsibility with other SLT members for establishing, maintaining, monitoring, and promoting standards throughout the school.
- Spearhead the teaching and learning strategy across the school, aligned with school improvement priorities, to deliver an exceptional learning experience for all students.
- Strategically oversee a quality assurance program that is structured, impactful, and propels school improvement.
- Develop and implement a professional development program in partnership with middle leaders to integrate evidence-based pedagogy across all subjects.
- Lead a reading initiative that ensures reading is prioritized across all subject areas, fostering a passion for reading among students.
- Contribute to the school's self-evaluation cycle and quality assurance processes, particularly in managed subjects and year teams.

What qualifications and experience are required?
- A seasoned leader with diverse educational experiences across various settings.
- A proven history of advancing whole school improvement in teaching and learning.
- Proficiency in interpreting and analyzing school performance data to guide strategic decisions.
- A comprehensive understanding of effective learning processes for students.
- A commitment to exemplary teaching and learning practices that yield successful outcomes.
- Documented evidence of excellent results in your own teaching.
- Ability to think strategically and creatively, with a solid grasp of current educational developments.
- Capability to design, lead, and deliver continuing professional development (CPD).
- A strong understanding of subject-specific pedagogical research.