Assistant Headteacher - Teaching and Learning

Interviews will take place on Thursday 21st May.

We are seeking an ambitious, dynamic and highly motivated leader to join our senior team and play a key role in shaping the future of our school.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteachers to drive whole-school improvement, champion high-quality teaching and learning, and ensure the best possible outcomes for all students.

About the Role

You will lead on key whole-school priorities, including curriculum quality, staff development, and raising achievement for all learners. You will inspire and develop staff, oversee strategic initiatives such as CPD and pupil premium provision, and ensure a culture of excellence, collaboration and high expectations.

Key Highlights

• Lead whole-school improvement and innovation
• Drive outstanding teaching, learning and curriculum development
• Support and develop staff through high-quality CPD and coaching
• Play a central role in shaping a positive, inclusive school culture
• Work in partnership with governors, families and the wider community

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Demonstrates exceptional leadership and professional integrity
• Is passionate about student achievement and equality of opportunity
• Has a proven ability to inspire, challenge and support colleagues
• Brings energy, vision and a commitment to continuous improvement

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader ready to make a significant impact within a supportive and ambitious school community.

Why Join Philips High School

Our staff feel privileged to work at Philips High School, where we have made year on year improvements to life chances for young people. It is a truly inclusive and diverse community that fosters mutual respect, responsibility, and aspiration. Our highly motivated staff, in partnership with students, parents, and governors, work hard to ensure all students achieve their best outcomes academically and pastorally. By offering opportunities to excel, we aim to equip students to reach their full potential, fulfil their ambitions, and make a positive difference with pride and respect. Our year on year improvements in Attainment and Progress has placed us as the second best performing school in Bury for Attainment.

We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do. One who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence. Every child is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond their potential. We strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff

We are laying strong foundations for growth and have a clear vision for the trust. This role is a key part of our growth strategy and could be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate ready for their next step. We are a values driven organisation, are highly ambitious, passionate about doing things with integrity whilst maintaining a good sense of humour.

We would be happy to arrange a visit to the school, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes.

Please contact Philips High School on 0161 351 2200 or by emailing info@philipshigh.co.uk to arrange a visit.

Our Employee Benefits

At Oak Learning Partnership, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress, and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Teacher Pension Scheme
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
• Networking opportunities across our trust
• Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare plan through Medicash and is an easy to use health insurance. The health cash plan provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills, benefiting from a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your wellbeing. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals
• Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service.

Application

To apply, follow this link- https://ce0218li.webitrent.com/ce0218li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=486436cxPO&VACANCY_ID=147865xiUu

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

For further information about the role please contact Philips High School on 0161 351 2200 or by emailing info@philipshigh.co.uk

Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Oak Learning Partnership

Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.

‘Inclusion is at the heart of our trust’.