This is an exciting time to work at Holly Lodge. Our Headteacher and leadership team lead a settled, happy and experienced staff towards the next phase of our history. We are the only non-denominational girls’ school in Liverpool and we are happy to serve students from all communities across the whole city. We are proud of our school -its long history of academic and pastoral success, our commitment to offering a dynamic curriculum enhanced by high quality teaching and supported by an ethos of wraparound care.

The Governors wish to seek and appoint an outstanding and committed Assistant Headteacher [Behaviour and Inclusion] with the vision and expertise to work as part of a Leadership Team that embodies our mission statement – “Expect to Achieve”.

We are seeking a leader with energy, enthusiasm and character to enthuse staff and students through the next stages of the school’s development. The successful candidate will lead, manage and develop the excellent pastoral work of the school and we aim to appoint a colleague who will involve themselves whole-heartedly across our school community to ensure the wellbeing of pupils.

The desired candidate will

• be part of a leadership team who are committed to providing every opportunity for our students to succeed.
• have excellent behaviour management practice and experience of sharing and embedding this, together with an evidenced commitment to inclusion.
• lead and manage our skilled and supportive pastoral team.
• be enthusiastic and passionate about teaching and learning, with the vision, commitment and determination to continue raising standards across all levels and abilities and further contribute to the progress of our students.
• focus on high quality teaching and ensure that all pupils fulfil their potential.
• teach an appropriate timetable across the ability range at KS3, and KS4, delivering innovative and motivational lessons, and securing high quality outcomes for all students.
• inspire and challenge students to enable them to develop into highly effective, independent learners and achieve their potential as individuals.

GRADE Leadership L12-L16

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and therefore the appointed person will be expected to support the life of the school. Appointment for this post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and references will be sought for shortlisted candidates in advance of an interview.

Completed applications and a letter of application no more than 2 sides on A4, font 11 should be returned by email to Sandra Moran at s.moran@hollylodge.liverpool.sch.uk

Closing date: Monday 4 March 2019

This post is classified as having substantial access to children, and appointment is subject to an enhanced police check of previous criminal convictions (DBS). Applicants are required, before appointment, to disclose any conviction, caution or binding over including ‘spent convictions’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar individuals from employment – this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

All teachers aged between 16 and 75 will be enrolled into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and contributions of salary are deducted from monthly salary payments at the current rate of deductions. Once enrolled, if you do not wish to be in this scheme you will need to complete the necessary “opt out” forms which can be obtained from the teachers’ pensions scheme website on www.teacherspensions.co.uk.   Further information about the teachers’ pension scheme can also be found on the website.

•  Assistant Headteacher Job description
• Assistant Headteacher Person specification
• Equal Opportunities form 
• Application Form for School Based Staff
  
• Guidance for completing an application form