Assistant Headteacher, Edgewick Community Primary School

Edgewick Primary School are seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher with specific responsibility for SEND, Inclusion and Well-being. You will need to be forward thinking, innovative in leadership and display a passion for education. This post is instrumental in completing our strategic plan for ‘Senior’ and ‘Extended’ Leadership.

At Edgewick, we promote independence, resilience and aspiration through a bespoke curriculum, underpinned by the values of ‘The Edgewick Learner and Teacher’.
Children’s attitudes and learning behaviours are exemplary, always showing respect for their education and their peers.

The new Assistant Head Teacher will be committed to leading Teaching and Learning across the whole school. You will bring creativity and innovation to further develop the Edgewick curriculum and you will display passion and drive for outstanding achievement and progress, expecting nothing less than the very best outcomes for our children and wider community.

You will be:
• A strategic member of our school leadership team with a 0.6 teaching commitment across the school
• A dynamic teacher who can influence children within their care
• A highly motivated and inspirational leader with a successful track record in working with children and families with a wide range of educational needs
• A leader with vision, creativity, drive and enthusiasm to continue the development of our school
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills that motivate, lead, support and challenge
• Committed to the safeguarding of children

In return, we can offer you:
• The opportunity to shape the next step of your leadership journey though values led leadership
• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking school that works tirelessly to support the outcomes of our children, families and staff
• A school that is committed to the well-being, work life balance and professional development of all staff
• Join a team where leaders at all levels work together effectively to drive improvement and sustain quality in the school
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the community we serve

For further information, to have an informal conversation with the Headteacher or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office. You would be most welcome.

Come and join our dedicated team in our beautiful building! We are looking to appoint for September 2019.

Application forms and further details are available to download below or by contacting the school on 02476 686893 or email sally.snooks@edgewick.coventry.sch.uk. 

Relevant Dates
Closing Date - 30/04/2019
Shortlisting Date - 2/05/2019
Interview Date – TBC

Key Requirements
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.