Kiveton Park Meadows Junior School - Assistant Headteacher (Raising Standards and Improving Outcomes)
School: Kiveton Park Meadows Junior School
Post: Assistant Headteacher (Raising Standards and Improving Outcomes)
Salary: Leadership Scale L3 – L7
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Required for: September 2025
Application Deadline: 30th April 2025 at 9am
Interviews Scheduled: 8th May 2025
Information about the post and school
Kiveton Park Meadows Junior School is a vibrant and inclusive school at the heart of the community, committed to providing a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. Our vision, "Learning Means the World," reflects our dedication to offering rich curriculum opportunities with a strong focus on personal development. We aim to cultivate outward-facing citizens who are ready to engage with both their local community and the wider world.
Our curriculum is driven by four key themes:
• Communication: Enhancing pupils' ability to express themselves effectively.
• Conflict: Understanding and resolving differences constructively.
• Culture: Appreciating and embracing diversity.
• Conservation: Promoting environmental stewardship and sustainability.
These drivers guide our exploration of relevant global issues and are underpinned by our core values:
• Courage: Encouraging resilience and bravery in learning.
• Creativity: Fostering innovative thinking and problem-solving.
• Community: Building a sense of belonging and mutual respect.
• Commitment: Instilling dedication and perseverance.
Through these values, we work collaboratively to provide a happy, safe environment in which everyone can flourish.
The Role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is primarily, a non-class-based position focusing on raising standards and improving outcomes across the school. This will be reviewed after the first year.
The successful candidate will:
• Lead whole-school initiatives to enhance attainment and progress.
• Develop and implement robust school improvement plans.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of teaching strategies on pupil outcomes.
• Utilise data analysis to inform planning and targeted support.
• Collaborate with middle leaders to ensure consistency in curriculum delivery and assessment.
• Work alongside teachers in the classroom in a coaching and modelling capacity.
• Support the Headteacher in setting and achieving ambitious school-wide targets.
About You:
The ideal candidate will have:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• A proven track record of raising standards in a primary setting.
• Experience in leadership roles focused on assessment, curriculum, or school improvement.
• Strong understanding of primary curriculum and effective teaching strategies.
• Ability to analyse data to drive school improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusion and ensuring equity in education.
• Resilience, proactivity, and a solution-focused approach.
• A passion and commitment to inspiring young minds through engaging, dynamic, and imaginative approaches.
Why Join Us?
At Kiveton Park Meadows Junior School, we are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in education. Our self-evaluation system includes child-centred plans, data analysis, observation of teaching and learning, peer-to-peer coaching, work scrutiny, pupil progress meetings, and ongoing professional development (CPD). Our school improvement goals focus on developing outstanding behaviour for learning, refining our curriculum design, and fully embedding English and Maths Mastery.
We offer a supportive environment where staff collaboration is highly valued, and professional growth is encouraged.
These results demonstrate our dedication to high-quality teaching and learning.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit a completed application form along with a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role to the school email address: school@kpmj.jmat.org.uk
For further information or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact:
Kiveton Park Meadows Junior School
Storth Lane
Kiveton Park
Sheffield
S26 5QT
Email: school@kpmj.jmat.org.uk
Tel: 01909 771207
Kiveton Park Meadows Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Join us in our mission to inspire and empower every child to achieve their full potential.