Assistant Headteacher

Thank you for your interest in this exciting position of Assistant Headteacher, at Campsmount Academy. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to have a positive impact on many young people’s lives. Within this application pack you will find a job description and person specification, as well as information on the Academy and how to apply. I would strongly encourage you to visit our Academy to experience Campsmount first-hand and gain a real sense of our community, culture and values. You can also find further information about the Academy on our on www.campsmount.com and our twitter account @CampsmountAcad, to see up to date information on life at Campsmount.

The successful applicant will be assured of a well-considered induction to the academy and support for your own professional development. We are looking for a person who is fully committed to making a difference, who has energy and determination, and wants to be part of a school where all staff work relentlessly to ensure that all students achieve their full potential.

‘[At Campsmount] A new culture of respect, tolerance and ambition has been established. Pupils consistently behave well and show pride in their appearance and in their work. Pupils have good relationships with staff, and they are keen to learn.’ (OFSTED, 2023).

Campsmount is a happy, ambitious, inspirational and inclusive place where students and staff enjoy learning together. We learn through clear coaching models and inquiry, and many staff take advantage of our aspiring leaders programme, various NPQs and even Associate Assistant Headteacher secondments. These are just some examples of professional development features that enable us to reach of vision form staff and students; ‘Creating the best version of you today, for success tomorrow.’ This vision is built on our four core values of Ambition, Responsibility, Integrity and Pride.

We hope that you feel Campsmount will be the right school for you, and you intend to apply for the role. We believe that it is a great place to work and that you will find this role rewarding and enjoyable.

Yours faithfully,

Jordanna Proctor

Headteacher