Deputy Head
Brackenbury Primary School
Hammersmith and Fulham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Scale 12 - 17
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2014
- Apply by:
- 14 May 2014
Job overview
Deputy Head, Hammersmith and Fulham
Salary: Leadership Scale 12 - 17
We are seeking to appoint a motivated Deputy Headteacher who will support the new Senior Leadership team in the school.
Brackenbury is a diverse and vibrant school that is fully reflective of the mixed community which it serves. We have been graded as outstanding by Ofsted (Jan '09) and wish to continue to enhance our fantastic teaching and learning.
"Pupils make excellent progress and reach exceptionally high standards in this outstanding school because they thrive in a purposeful, caring and welcoming environment" (Ofsted 2009)
We are seeking to appoint someone who..
- Has relevant experience of leadership at Deputy Head or Phase Leader level
- Is an inclusive and inspiring teacher with a strong record of improving rates of progress
- Is a committed, adaptable team player with excellent communication and organisational skills
- Will be accountable for raising standards and securing high quality provision
- Has the skills to implement change, line manage staff, use data effectively to monitor outcomes and highlight priorities for development as part of the school self-evaluation cycle.
We offer..
- A creative environment which welcomes innovation and new ideas
- The opportunity to work in an 'outstanding' school alongside an enthusiastic and supportive team of teachers and support staff, well behaved children, a dedicated governing body and friendly parents
- A supportive CPD programme, both at school and borough level.
Visits to the school are welcomed by appointment. Please ring 0208 743 3074.
Please follow the link for the Job Description, Person Spec and application form.
You can e mail your application form back to: admin@brackenbury.lbhf.sch.uk
Short Listed Candidates will be contacted by phone.
Closing Date: Wednesday 14th May 2014
Interviews: week commencing Monday 19th May 2014
Brackenbury Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The post is subject to a DBS check
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About Brackenbury Primary School
On behalf of the children, staff and Governors, I would like to thank you for your interest in Brackenbury Primary School.
Brackenbury Primary School is a large, vibrant, welcoming school in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The building is situated on a large site and dates back to 1879. Every classroom is provided with up-to-date resources and the latest technology including interactive screens. Among our facilities are a full computer suite, art room, music room, flexible hall for drama and gymnastics as well as a larger hall used for assemblies and performances to parents.
We are fortunate to have several small group teaching rooms used by specialist teachers and a wonderful Library. Also on site is a dedicated Early Years building housing our youngest children as well as ‘The Shed’ which is home to our before school childcare service. Excellent staff, office and reception facilities add to the superb environment which enhances teaching and learning for every adult and child who has the opportunity to become part of the Brackenbury Primary School community.
We offer all employees:
- Inner London Pay Scale
- A supportive CPD programme, all our teachers have regular coaching with a senior leader to support their on-going development.
- For teachers who choose to run a voluntary extra curricular club for a term after school, a pay days leave in term time.
- A creative environment which welcomes new ideas and innovation.
- A supportive team of teachers and support staff.
The school is also located within walking distance from various tube stations:
- Goldhawk Road (Hammersmith & City / Circle lines) 5 mins
- Ravenscourt Park (District Line) 8 mins
- Hammersmith (Piccadilly and District Lines) 10 mins
Brackenbury is part of a Federation with Kenmont Primary and Wendell Park Primary Schools, both in LBHF. We share an Executive Head teacher and offer staff many opportunities to work with colleagues across our partnership of school and share best practice and undertake joint professional development.
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