Assistant Head Teacher
Job title |
Assistant Head Teacher |
Salary Grade |
L6-10 |
Temporary or Permanent contract |
Permanent Contract |
Closing date for applications |
Friday 22 March 2024 |
Selection process |
Wednesday 17 April 2024 |
Start date |
1 September 2024 |
The Head Teacher and Governors are seeking to appoint an experienced and talented leader to the role of Assistant Head Teacher with responsibility for SEND in our vibrant and successful school.
As Assistant Head Teacher, you will play a critical role in building on the school’s current strengths and taking the school forward on its journey of excellence.
Shakespeare Primary School and Nursery is a larger than average school with over 700 children situated in the heart of Leeds. We serve a culturally rich and diverse community that reflects the dynamic nature of modern Leeds. We pride ourselves on delivering high standards of learning whilst supporting and growing the aspirations of our whole community. As a large school we are able to maximise the benefits of collaboration and professional learning between colleagues.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, positive person who will:
- be experienced in supporting and developing the teaching of colleagues
- have a track record of excellent classroom practice and a deep understanding of teaching and learning
- be both resilient and innovative in meeting the diverse learning needs of children with SEND
- be an excellent communicator who has the energy, the enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to lead, inspire and motivate others to be the best they can be
- have a passion for supporting and making a difference to the provision of children with SEND.
We can offer the successful candidate:
- a team of dedicated and talented colleagues who are determined to deliver excellence in all aspects of their work
- a school that places on-going professional development at the heart of personal and school improvement
- a stunning new building on a new site with fantastic learning facilities both inside and outside of the school building
- a school full of delightful and talented children
- a school that works with a wide range of professional partners to enhance the curriculum and provide the best learning opportunities.
Visits to school
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed on Thursday 14 March at 9-10am and on Tuesday 19 March at 4-5pm.
Please contact our school office on 0113 535 1000 or email
recruitment@shakespeareleeds.org.uk to arrange a visit.
If you are unable to visit, but are interested in finding out more, please contact our office team on 0113 535 1000 to arrange an informal conversation with our Head Teacher.
How to apply
Recruitment brochure here and an application form here.
Please submit your typed application form and covering letter by the closing date on Friday 22 March 2024 at 12pm to recruitment@shakespeareleeds.org.uk. We will confirm receipt of your application.
We regret that we are unable to accept CVs.
Shakespeare Primary is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. The School is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be made subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly known as a criminal record check) and receipt of two satisfactory references, one being from the successful candidate’s current or previous employer. Schools Policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders