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ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER - ACHIEVEMENT
Salary:                 LPS 10 - 14 (£62202 - £68586)
Contract Term:  Full-time, permanent
Start Date:          1st September 2025

We are looking for an outstanding teacher and leader with a passion for teaching and learning who has the skills to inspire both students and staff and is committed to raising the achievement of all students.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher (Achievement) who is dedicated to improving outcomes for students across the school. You will lead strategies to improve the effectiveness of teaching and learning, develop ways to use data with students, parents and staff to raise student achievement, coordinate interventions for those students who need additional support and ensure that the provision for Pupil Premium students is leading to improved outcomes. You will work closely with Heads of Department, Heads of Year and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure teams work together across the school to raise achievement. 

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner with a track record of securing outstanding outcomes for students and who has experience of leadership as a middle or senior leader. The successful candidate will have the skills, experience and personal qualities to lead and inspire others. You will have a commitment to student success and be innovative, proactive and able to drive continuous improvement.

This is an exciting time to join Caldew School. We have had a significant investment from the Cumberland Support Trust that is enabling us to improve our facilities, provide high quality professional development for our staff and give our students opportunities, experiences and support that will raise their aspirations and achievement. 

To apply, please click on the link below:
Assistant Headteacher - Achievement

Closing Date:      Midday, 28th February 2025


LEAD PRACTITIONERS - MATHS, ENGLISH and SCIENCE

Salary:                  LPS 9 (£60943)

Contract Term:   Permanent, full-time

Start Date:          1st September 2025

 

Are you an outstanding teacher with a passion for teaching and learning with the skills to inspire both students and staff while driving excellence in education?

We have exciting opportunities for Lead Practitioners in Maths, English and Science who want to make a real difference to teaching and learning across the school. We want to appoint innovative, enthusiastic and talented teachers as Lead Practitioners in these subjects to play a key role in improving the quality of teaching and learning across their departments and improve outcomes for students at GCSE and A-Level. 

You will lead, develop and deliver professional development to staff, coach and mentor colleagues to ensure consistent, excellent teaching practices and act as a role model by teaching high-quality lessons. You will work closely with both your Head of Department and the Senior Leadership Team to make teaching and learning more effective both in your department and across the school. 

We are looking for excellent classroom practitioners with track records of getting outstanding outcomes for students and who demonstrate a passion for the teaching of their subject. The successful candidates will have the skills, experience and personal qualities to inspire and develop others. You will have a commitment to student success and be innovative, proactive and able to drive continuous improvement.

This is an exciting time to join Caldew School. We have had a significant investment from the Cumberland Support Trust that is enabling us to improve our facilities, provide high quality professional development for our staff and give our students opportunities, experiences and support that will raise their aspirations and achievement. 

 

To apply, please click on the links below.

Lead Practitioner for Maths

Lead Practitioner for English

Lead Practitioner for Science

 

Closing dates for all posts:           Midday, 26th February 2025

We welcome visits from potential applicants via prior arrangement. Please get in touch with the school office on 01228 710044 if you would like a tour. 


All roles involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.

Caldew School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils. Our Safeguarding Policy can be found using the following link: Safeguarding Policy

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.

Caldew School is an equal opportunities employer.

 
 
 

Staff have high expectations for pupils’ and students’ behaviour and learning. Pupils and students behave well in lessons and around the school site. They are polite to each other and look out for others in the school.

Ofsted 2022

Leaders provide effective careers guidance to pupils from Year 7 through to Year 13. Clear guidance, including preparation for interviews and ‘Work Ready Days’, helps pupils and students to make considered choices for their next steps.

Ofsted 2022

Leaders have created a welcoming and supportive environment at this school. Pupils and students achieve well in their learning. They are well prepared for their next steps in education, employment and training.

Ofsted 2022

Pupils including students in the sixth form, are proud to attend Caldew School. They feel well supported, happy and safe in this welcoming community. There are high level of trust and respect between pupils, students and staff.

Ofsted 2022

An effective programme of personal development has been created for pupils in key stages 3 and 4. This prepares pupils well for their future, giving them opportunities to have important discussions about healthy relationships, social and moral issues.

Ofsted 2022