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This is a full-time position starting on the 1st September 2023

“The leadership of teaching is very well developed so that staff are well supported to improve their practice.  As a result, staff blossom, including those new to the profession”

“OUTSTANDING in all areas” – Ofsted 2017

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Learning and Teaching to join this successful school as part of the Senior Leadership Team as well as teach up to and including A Level in their subject area.  The successful applicant will embed a culture that will ensure the highest quality systems, inform outstanding classroom practice and ultimately deliver exceptional student outcomes.  The successful applicant will develop a culture that will ensure the very best learning opportunities in all lessons, including a framework for the effective evaluation of teaching, feedback and improvement.

Whilst the specific nature of this vacancy relates to Learning and Teaching, at Guildford County School we are committed to ensuring the full and rounded development of colleagues working at this level.  As such, we seek to rotate colleagues around these roles when the time is right for the team, in order to give the best possible career opportunities to our Assistant Heads and also to gain fresh skills and ideas for the school.  For your interest, we currently have three Assistant Headteachers – AHT Learning and Teaching (this role); AHT Progress and Logistics (responsible for the day to day running of the organisation and for ensuring that we are progress data rich); AHT Director of Sixth Form.

Strong academic results, great teamwork and a drive for excellence set this school apart.  Our students and staff benefit from exceptional community links and are widely praised for their passion and dedication.

The successful applicant will have strong subject knowledge, and be a reflective practitioner who embraces emerging technologies, as well as the enthusiasm to contribute to all other aspects of school life.

In return Guildford County School can offer you:

• Use of Gym facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Childcare Vouchers
• Attractive pension
• Free onsite parking that is close to the thriving town centre of Guildford
• Supportive working environment

 

We warmly encourage you to watch our short recruitment film ‘Join the Team’ to get a sense of what it is like to work at our school. For more information, please contact Sarah Mackenzie, HR Advisor, on 01483 504089 or email recruitment@guildfordcounty.co.uk

Closing date: 10am, 31^st January 2023

Provisional Interview Date:  7^th February 2023

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.

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