Havering Schools Jobs

The Success for All Educational Trust

The Royal Liberty School, Redden Court & Sanders Draper Schools and Rise Park Academies 

Upper Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex RM2 6HJ

Tel: 01708 730141

Fax: 01708 723950

Website:  www.sfaet.co.uk

CEO: Mr M Neild

 

Assistant Headteacher - School Improvement

Salary: L12 - L16, £72,009 - £79,157 (FTE)

Contract:  Permanent - Full time or part time  

Required for September 2026 start 

Based across the 4 trust school sites in Havering (The Royal Liberty, Redden Court & Sanders Schools and Rise Park Academies) with some travel to outreach sites.

 

SFAET is a thriving multi academy trust comprising five schools (three secondary, one infant, and one junior). We are committed to providing high quality and dynamic education for all at the heart of our communities. Our central team plays a crucial role in supporting our schools, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and strategic alignment to the trust goals.

At SFAET, we believe our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment where everyone can thrive.

The Trust Principles supporting the Trust Pledge incorporating culture, aspiration, inclusion and community are: 

• Unwavering Integrity
• Universal Respect
• Enduring Resilience
• Meaningful Opportunities

The post holder will be expected to proactively promote and demonstrate the SFAET Pledge and Principles and as a Trust we focus on a 'Commitment to Success for All' and high levels of aspiration for every member of our community.  The Trust is forward thinking and progressive.  We seek to achieve the very best for our students through the use of a rich variety of educational approaches.

SFAET are seeking an effective School Improvement Leader to coordinate and drive school improvement activity across the Trust, in collaboration with Trust Leaders and outreach schools. Working under the direction of the Trust School Improvement Partners, the postholder will secure high quality teaching, curriculum implementation and measurable improvements in student outcomes. This role is pivotal in translating each school’s vision and values into classroom practice and whole school strategy, ensuring that all students benefit from a rigorous, inclusive and ambitious education.

The postholder will lead evidence informed approaches to raising standards of teaching and learning across the schools and within Trust outreach settings.  It is expected that the successful candidate will;

• Support strategic planning, school self-evaluation and targeted school improvement interventions.
• Model and develop excellent pedagogy and coaching for colleagues.
• Be flexible to work across multiple settings within the Trust and outreach schools to share expertise, support improvement and build capacity.

The successful candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status, successful teaching experience, including in middle management positions or a successful fast track progression route with evidence of relevant continuing professional development.

Why Work With Us?

At SFAET, we believe our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment where everyone can thrive. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and rewarding environment for our staff, prioritising their wellbeing and professional development. We offer:

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A focus on staff wellbeing, with initiatives and resources to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture where your contributions are valued and rewarded.

 A collaborative and inclusive culture where your contributions are valued and rewarded.As an employer, we are committed to promoting career development and recognise hard work and effort.  As an equal opportunities employer we offer from day one of your employment parental leave, compassionate leave and carers leave at or above the statutory levels.  We are committed to wellbeing and flexible working requests which can be submitted from day one.

As an employee, you will be covered by our excellent well-being support and medical cover programmes provided through the Spark and Medicash organisations. This includes access 24 hours a day to a GP helpline , physiotherapy , optical support , dental treatment , and access to a counselling service.

The Success for All Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (with children's barred list check)

The Success for All Educational Trust is an equal opportunities employer including blind recruitment.

"We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, disability, religion or belief, age or sex and sexual orientation.”

Further details can be downloaded from our website www.sfaet.co.uk or by contacting the CEOs Executive Assistant, Julia Woodstock by email on jwoodstock@sfaet.co.uk or by phone on 01708 730141 x1005.  Tours will be available between 5th to 11th May 2026.

At SFAET, we are deeply committed to the wellbeing and professional development of our staff. We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where every team member is valued, supported, and rewarded for their contributions. If you are looking to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic setting and are committed to providing the very best experience for our staff and students, we would love to meet you.

 

Please apply via “Mynewterm” which can be accessed by clicking the following link: Apply here

Closing Date: Thursday 14th May 2026 at Midday

Interview and assessment date(s): w/c 18th May 2026

 

PLEASE NOTE:  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. If you are interested in the role, please submit your application as early as possible.

The use of AI is strictly forbidden to assist in any way with the interview/application process.

*Previous applicants need not apply

 

 

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