Assistant Headteacher - Curriculum, Teaching & Learning

Start date: January 2025 Contract term: Full Time, maternity cover Your new school Hasmonean Multi-Academy Trust is a centre of academic excellence in North West London. The performance of the two schools in the Trust put them amongst the very top comprehensives in the country. Our students attain consistently high standards in their GCSE and A Level examinations. The vast majority of our students go on to study at University with a number being accepted at Oxbridge and medical school each year. The highest expectations are shared by students, staff and parents. Your new role We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational individual to be responsible for leading the Curriculum, Teaching and Learning aspects of Hasmonean High School. If you are an exceptional leader with an outstanding track record in these areas, then we would like to hear from you. We seek an individual who is highly organised and knowledgeable in curriculum developments and pedagogy; you must have the ability to communicate effectively with clarity and sensitivity to the school community. We are looking for someone who enjoys leading, and being part of a team, who is flexible and creative in their approach. It is essential that you have an excellent understanding of how to use data and to navigate management information systems to evaluate and improve school performance. You must also have a clear understanding of how to design a curriculum which meets the needs of all students and prepares them well for their next steps in life. The staff at Hasmonean are highly skilled, they keep abreast of developments in the understanding of effective teaching and learning and they are passionate about students and their progress. If you would like to work in an environment which sets the highest standards and are keen to progress in your career, we may be the school for you. What you'll need to succeed A good degree Qualified Teacher Status Effective and sensitive communicator to a range of audiences Substantial, recent and successful experience of improving standards of Learning and Teaching over time in a school setting Able to lead, develop, share and realise strategic plans relevant to whole school Teaching and Learning Ability to build and maintain effective links with stakeholders Ability to contribute to the recognition and effective use of the talents of the teaching and non-teaching teams Ability to use a range of data to ensure effective monitoring of teaching and learning developments at Hasmonean What you'll get in return Top performing comprehensive Excellent value added and progress 8 scores First class CPD opportunities Supportive and committed parents and governors Friday afternoons off Free period Work from Home once a fortnight Strong value system Every child is known and valued across both academic and pastoral teams Diverse and friendly staff body Supportive atmosphere for everyone, both staff and students A nursery on site for staff We reserve the right to close vacancies early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)