Assistant Headteacher - High Wycombe Church Of England School

Overview

Job Salary Leadership Band 2 - 6

Contract Type Permanent

Hours Full Time

Closing Date for Applications 16th May 2023

Required for September 2023

Leadership Band 2- 6

Non-contact – 0.4 (incl. PPA)

N.O.R. 210

About us

HWCE is a great place to work where the children are enthusiastic, friendly and happy. The staff and governors are a very welcoming and committed group who work together to achieve success. Our positive inter-staff relations provide a good model for children's relationships and we maintain our outstanding Christian ethos, whilst remaining inclusive to all families of all faiths. Our unique environment results in well-motivated pupils, staff and governors within a caring and thriving environment, we are a forward-thinking school with strong Church and Community links.

www.hwce.co.uk

About the role

Our School’s vision is ‘Be Strong and Courageous’ and this is reflected in our vacancy for an experienced teacher who possesses the vision, skills and high expectations needed for this key role in the school.

We are looking for someone who will be able to demonstrate:

• the vision and drive to make our ‘good’ school into an ‘outstanding’ one
• proven management and leadership skills
• is an excellent teacher with good interpersonal skills
• a clear vision and commitment to continuous school improvement
• will ensure that all our students receive an education of the highest quality
• has the ability to motivate and inspire students, parents and staff
• inspirational and successful curriculum management
• proven and effective leadership and management skills
• an understanding of how children learn
• an empathy with the Christian ethos of the school
• has the potential and ambition for Headship

We will be able to offer you:

• enthusiastic and friendly children
• a friendly, committed group of staff and governors who work together to achieve success
• a supportive environment with a commitment to continuing professional development
• well motivated pupils, staff and governors within a caring and thriving environment

• Large vibrant classrooms with high quality resources and well-planned provision
• A pleasant working environment within a supportive and collaborative team with a commitment to continuing professional development.
• 2 days release time to provide time to fulfil your leadership role within the school
• Staff laptop
• We are a 15-minute walk to a direct rail link to London Marylebone (40 minutes)
• We are a 5-minute walk from all the town amenities

Other information

If you are a creative and reflective practitioner with high expectations for children’s achievement, if you are looking for a new challenge and want to be part of something special, then we would love to meet you and find out more about you.

How to apply

Informal visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Please telephone the school office to arrange a visit on 01494 524220 or email: schooladmin@highwycombecombined.bucks,sch.uk

You are very welcome and encouraged to visit the school. Further details and an application pack are available from the school office.

Closing Date: Tuesday 16 May 2023

Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 23 May 2023

High Wycombe C of E School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory DBS enhanced disclosure and references.