Deputy Headteacher

Our school is a popular, four-form entry infant school with amazing children, friendly staff and a dedicated governing body.

We wish to appoint a highly motivated and outstanding teacher to join us as our new Deputy Headteacher who will share our vision and commitment to ensure our children develop their love of learning and achieve their best.

Our new Deputy Headteacher will:

• be an excellent teacher who is passionate about teaching and working with primary aged children and is committed to inclusion and striving for excellence for all children;
• be able to lead strategically and bring about improvement;
• inspire, challenge, motivate and support children, staff and governors;
• have the necessary skills and expertise to lead on the monitoring, analysis and evaluation of pupil data;
• have the excellent communication and interpersonal skills needed to promote positive and supportive relationships within our school community;
• be energetic, creative, resilient and able to embrace the challenges in this exciting, vibrant school;
• be a team player who enjoys working collaboratively and also leads by example, setting high standards for all;
• have a good understanding of the latest developments in education;
• have a sense of humour!

We can offer you:

• a highly inclusive whole school ethos;
• a collaborative working partnership with the headteacher;
• commitment and support for your professional development with excellent opportunities for you to gain valuable leadership and management experiences;
• fabulous children who want to learn and succeed;
• a supportive governing body which is committed to securing the best possible outcomes for pupils and families;
• an experienced and welcoming staff who are committed to moving forward in a friendly and creative learning environment;

1.5 - 2 days non-teaching commitment.

For further details, an application pack or to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs McCarthy on 01628 622477 or alwyn@rbwm.org

Please note that we do not accept CVs - please complete the application paperwork.

Closing date: Midday, 18 March 2013
Interviews: 17 & 18 April 2013

Alwyn Infant School and RBWM are committed to equality of opportunity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This post is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check along with other relevant employment checks.

Alwyn Infant School
Mulberry Walk,
Maidenhead,
Berkshire SL6 6EU

Tel: 01628 622477
Fax: 01628 789411
Email: alwyn@rbwm.org
www.alwyn.windsor-maidenhead.sch.uk