Responsible to: Deputy Headteacher

Pay scale:           L12 - L16

Work pattern:    Full-time

Required for:     September 2026

Deadline to apply: Midday:

Location of post: The Elmgreen School, SE27 9BZ

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We are seeking to appoint an outstanding practitioner for the post of Assistant Headteacher, KS3. The successful candidate should have recent experience of outstanding practice in a whole school context and be able to perform well at an operational and strategic level.

Please note that experience of teaching mathematics is desirable, but not essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• The core responsibilities of this post relate to raising the standards of attainment and progress of students at Key Stage 3:
• To strategically lead on raising standards of student attainment and progress across KS3
• To be responsible for ensuring students’ progress and attainment across all subject areas, and that all key groups achieve at least in line with their peers.
• To lead the implementation of effective systems that monitor and secure excellent attainment and progress
• To take a lead in the analysis of assessment information to support action planning including test and examination data to identify targeted interventions for individuals and groups of students

Dunraven Educational Trust Overview

Dunraven Educational Trust (DET) was established in 2016. It now incorporates Dunraven’s All-Through School, The Elmgreen School, Rosendale Primary School and Van Gogh Primary. DET is a Trust committed to one overarching aim: excellence for and from everyone. This is an expectation for both the children and adults in a school community. It is achieved in a variety of ways according to the context of each school but within the clear framework established by the Trust.

If you are successful in your application, you will join a staff who are hard-working, committed, positive in outlook and dedicated to the achievement of our students. We offer:

•  a high standard of professional practice, with bespoke in-house CPD provision, and affiliation to nationally recognised courses and providers;
• a supportive and collegiate environment,
• a culture of high trust and accountability that values creativity and innovation, leading practice locally and nationally in a range of fields.

The Elmgreen School is committed to the safety and protection of its students. An enhanced DBS check and a barred list check are conditions of employment for this post.