Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher, Barking and Dagenham

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and outstanding leader with the knowledge, vision, stamina and courage to build upon our successes to date. The successful candidate will be additional deputy headteacher who will help lead our work in school improvement and to join our talented and committed school team.

Thames View Junior School is at the heart of the local community. It is a welcoming, diverse and rapidly improving primary school with a clear vision for the future. The school had an Ofsted inspection in November 2012 where it was graded as requiring Improvement. Since this time we have worked rigorously to improve our school.

Our Deputy Headteacher will be:

• An exceptional leader with the skills, knowledge and understanding to fulfil the requirements of the role effectively.
• A leader who is passionate about teaching and learning and providing children with rich learning opportunities
• An experienced leader with a clear focus on achievement for all of our pupils
• A successful team player committed to enhancing strong working relationships with pupils, staff, families and external partners
• A fantastic teacher who will be a role model for successful learning
• An individual who enjoys taking ownership and leading on a wide range of aspects of school improvements

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to safer recruitment measures, which will include an enhanced criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We welcome, and actively encourage, visits to our school the week beginning the 28th April 2014. To arrange a visit please telephone the school office on 0208 270 4310

If you are interested in applying for this post, please complete the application form which is available below or from the school office. Your completed application must be sent by post to school address or emailed to office.thamesview-j@bdcs.org.uk before the deadline.

Closing date: Noon on Friday 9th May 2014
Interviews: Friday 16th May 2014

An equal opportunities employer.