Associate Assistant Headteacher (Humanities)

Ashington Academy is part of the North East Learning Trust and are seeking to appoint a highly qualified, motivated and ambitious leader with the highest personal and academic standards, someone who is an outstanding practitioner, with high expectations and a record of achieving the best outcomes from their students. We are looking for a leader with drive, energy, a genuine love for teaching and learning and a passion for ensuring students fully achieve their potential to work with the Executive Headteacher and Associate Headteacher to provide leadership of the humanities provision at Ashington to secure its success and development.

At Ashington Academy, we aim to provide opportunities to enable all students to learn and make lifelong friendships in a caring, supportive environment. In becoming successful learners, we want all our students to develop a love of learning, to recognise that learning is a lifelong activity and that the skills they acquire and develop are transferrable. Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.

Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.

We are committed to:

• A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students

• A positive and caring ethos

• An excellent learning environment and resources

• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued

We will offer you:

• National Terms and Conditions of Employment

• Access to Teachers’ Pension

• Up to 1 day paid leave for staff wellbeing

• Lifestyle Savings – range of discounts from top retail brands

• Discounted gym membership

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing portal

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of leading or managing developments in the curriculum or pastoral area

• Have proven leadership skills in school improvement and curriculum innovation

• Be an exemplary classroom practitioner and is able to model and coach their outstanding teaching have high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour

• Have excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills with the ability to lead, motivate, inspire, and support colleagues.

• Be committed to working in partnership with our parents and the local community