Assistant Head Teacher

Overview

Job Title: Assistant Head Teacher

Salary: L1

Fixed Term Contract (4 Terms)

Hours: 32.5 per week (Monday to Friday)

Start Date: September 2025

Purpose of the job: To assist the Head of School and Deputy Head of School with the management and organisation of this diverse academy in seeking to achieve the highest standards of pupil achievement and school efficiency.

Main Duties

1 Strategic Direction and Development of the School
- Support the vision, ethos and policies of the school and promote high levels of achievement throughout the school.
- Actively support the Head of School, Deputy Head of school, Governors and staff in the promotion and achievement of the aims and objectives of the school.
- As a member of the Senior Leadership Team to be involved in the planning, monitoring, evaluation and development of the school curriculum through the School Improvement Plan.
- Support all staff in achieving the priorities and targets the school sets and monitor the progress towards meeting them.
- Being an active member of the school leadership team.
- Promoting and support vulnerable groups across every area of school life and other such Government initiatives for schools, especially the area of pupil achievement and its implications for inclusion policy and practice.

2 Teaching and Learning
- Organise, monitor and evaluate the range of intervention strategies employed throughout the school.
- To monitor the quality of teaching and learning and children’s achievements across the Units, including the analysis of performance data and feedback to Head of School & Deputy Head of School.
- To undertake pupil progress meetings for the unit and be accountable for children’s progress.
- Act as a role model for others through the setting of high personal standards of classroom practice in order to develop a stimulating and challenging learning environment which secures effective learning and provides high standards of achievement, behaviour and discipline.
- Demonstrate outstanding teaching

3 Leadership and Management
- As a member of the Leadership Team be involved in the implementation of Performance Management of colleagues and integrate this into their professional development
- Plan and ensure minutes are made of unit meetings & file in the appropriate Leadership file
- Monitor and evaluation of provision within units e.g. lesson observations, book scrutiny & pupil voice
- Participate where appropriate in the appointment of teaching and support staff
- As a member of the Leadership Team share whole school responsibility for the pastoral care of pupils and staff
- Ensure staff are well informed of all aspects of school life in order to promote good communication and high morale. Encourage the practice of working as a team
- Show commitment to the extra curricular activities of the school
- Assist the Head of School and deputy Head of School in maintaining and developing a positive and constructive partnership with parents and the local community

4 Managing and Deploying Resources
- Be aware of and respond appropriately to any health and safety issues raised by members of the team
- Lead and coordinate a core curriculum area and an aspect of school improvement
- Undertake a weekly Lunchtime duty
- Lead school assemblies on a regular basis
- Assist the Head of School and Deputy Head of School in the co-ordination of the in-house Continued Professional Development programme
- Ensure that you remain up-to-date on developments and issues with regard to the management and curriculum of the primary school
- Take on additional responsibilities that might from time to time be determined by the Headteacher

Customer Care – To continually review, develop and improve systems, processes and services in support of the school’s pursuit of excellence in service delivery. To recognise the value of its people as a resource.

Promoting equality and diversity – To accept everyone has a right to his or her distinct identity. To treat everyone with dignity and respect and to ensure that what our customers tell us is valued by reporting it back into the organisation. To promote and participate in the councils work to eliminate discrimination; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations between our diverse communities.

Developing Self and others – To use processes and put processes in place to generate a learning environment. To focus on the strengths and requirements of all individuals and enable them to further their skills and knowledge. To actively pursue your own development.

Safer Recruitment – The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: L1

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Nurturing Work Environment: Benefit from on-site nurseries available during school terms and 52-week private nurseries at preferential rates.
Extended Care Options: Enjoy access to our out-of-school and holiday clubs, also offered at discounted rates.
Professional Growth: Embark on a journey of personal development with bespoke opportunities and comprehensive access to the Schoot CPD package.
Technological Advancement: Experience our dynamic digital strategy, including 1-1 iPads for both pupils and staff.
Dedicated Support: Rely on our on-site Trust HR and full-time IT support teams, dedicated to your needs.
Strong Leadership: Be part of a team backed by committed Directors and Governors, and a leadership that values your workload and well-being.
Inspiring Students: Teach pupils who are well-behaved, eager to learn, and who find joy and calm in their school life.
A Family Ethos: Join a community that cherishes individual talent, empowering everyone to achieve their best.

Location

Tonge Moor Academy
Brierwood
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL2 2PF

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to forward their completed application form to vacancies@thequillcofetrust.org

Job reference: Assistant Head Teacher (FTC)