Assistant Headteacher 

Start Date: September 2024 – Full Time

Salary: L2-L6 

Jerounds Primary Academy are seeking to appoint an inspiring and motivated Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team on a permanent basis. This is a classroom based role and the successful applicant will have class responsibility as well as playing a significant part in maintaining our high standards of achievement at Jerounds Primary Academy. There will be designated leadership team out of class every week to support with the leadership aspects of the role. The Assistant Head will work with the Trust, Headteacher, Governors and Senior Leadership team. 

Applicants must have a proven track record of raising standards, an excellent understanding and knowledge of improving outcomes for pupils and leadership experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for team teaching, coaching and setting high standards.  

Additional benefits working at Jerounds Primary Academy: 

• Additional 13 days school holidays 
• Competitive salary  
• IT equipment relevant to the post
• Subsidised accommodation for teaching staff 
• An outstanding childcare facility (under 3 years) for NET staff at discounted rates 
• A supportive team of leaders and staff 
• Opportunities for growth and development 
• A collaborative environment to work with colleagues across the trust 
• Extensive CPD opportunities, with external courses for career development 
• SENDCO network within the Trust  
• Working with a pastoral team, including a family liaison officer 
• Membership of a generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS) 
• National pay rates 
• Flexible working opportunities 
• Supportive special leave requests 

What Ofsted says about Jerounds Primary Academy: 

"Strong and purposeful leadership is galvanising staff, raising expectations and transforming the culture of the school. Other senior leaders share your ambitious vision for the school." 

"Leaders in school provide an increasingly effective range of support for disadvantaged pupils and for those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities." 

"Pupils behave well. They are very polite, courteous and supportive of one another. They want to learn and succeed. They work hard." 

What parents says about Jerounds Primary Academy: 

My child's confidence has grown significantly and she is always smiling." 

"My daughter has settled in so well at school and is thriving in her learning environment." 

"I can't fault the school or teachers at all." 

"My son has made fantastic progress and receives all the support he needs." 

What our teachers says about our Jerounds Primary Academy: 

"It makes me proud to be part of an enthusiastic & friendly school community, both children and adults strive towards a common goal to make Jerounds the best it can be." 

"I am so proud to be part of the Jerounds team and I feel great pride from helping every pupil achieve their daily goals." 

"I wake up knowing my day is going to be full of challenges and rewards. This is the life of a LSA at Jerounds - exceptional children & staff who fulfill my working day." 

"I feel like it is an incredibly supportive working atmosphere where people want the best for one another and go out of their way to do their best for both staff and pupils. It is pupil driven which is why I particularly agree with the academy's attitude towards priorities." 

"The academy allows me to be part of something larger that makes a difference." 

"Staff and pupils feel that we are all part of one family that help and support each other." 

"I very much enjoy working for the academy, because I feel supported, valued and work with a great group of people." 

Potential applicants are both welcome and encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the school office by telephone on 01279 423485. 

In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted.  

NET Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process all shortlisted applicants will be subject to social media checks. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.