Deputy Headteacher

The Governors wish to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Deputy Headteacher to work in partnership with the Headteacher in this inclusive school. The Governing body is committed to appointing someone with high expectations who has a proven track record of outstanding teaching.

We are looking for a person who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with substantial experience across the primary age range
• Has the passion and determination to help drive our school to continue to improve at all levels, with the ability to nurture and support staff.
• Is committed to ensuring high standards of education at all times for all pupils
• Has the experience of working with whole-school data
• Has the ability to inspire high quality team work
• Is able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, leadership and management skills
• Has undertaken a wide range of professional development
• Has successfully led and monitored whole school curriculum initiatives
• Has the ability to work in close partnership with the Headteacher to contribute to a happy and caring ethos
• Is strongly committed to working closely with Governors, parents and the wider community

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please phone to book an appointment.

Closing Date: 12pm - 15th September 2014
Interview Date: To be confirmed to shortlisted candidates
Shortlisting: To be confirmed within a week of closing
Lesson Observation: To be confirmed to shortlisted candidates

Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The postholder will be required to complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal Records.

NOR 430 (Including Nursery)