Deputy Headteacher

'Leaders at all levels contribute effectively to the monitoring of the school's performance and its accurate self-evaluation. This has led to improvements in teaching, the curriculum and rising standards. Leaders themselves are self-evaluative and the school's good record of improvement since the previous inspection is rooted in their own professional development and the impact that it has on their capacity to drive the school forward.' Ofsted May 2012.

The Governing Body of Egerton Primary School is looking to appoint an inspirational, motivational and evaluative Deputy Headteacher to support the Headteacher in leading, managing and working in partnership with all the stakeholders of our aspirational and highly successful school.

This post has become available following the appointment of the current Deputy Headteacher to the post of Headteacher in another school. You would not be class based but will have a 0.5 teaching commitment.

We can offer you:

• A caring and committed high performing team.
• Friendly, enthusiastic and motivated children.
• Supportive governors, parents and a close community.

You will have:

• Proven excellent classroom practice and curriculum leadership combined with a deep knowledge of the curriculum.
• A strong understanding of assessment and experience of rigorous tracking and monitoring of standards across all phases.
• Highly effective leadership and management skills, resulting in an enthusiastic and motivated team who deliver results.
• Excellent communication skills with a strong commitment to working in partnership with parents, governors and the community.
• Results driven with a strong desire, energy and vision to further develop the school's present achievements and community links.

Informal school visits:

School visits prior to application are positively encouraged on one of three dates: 9.30am, 22 July 2014, 9.30am 5 September 2014 or 2.30pm, 8 September 2014.

Please contact the school on 01625 383257 to make an appointment.

The application pack can be downloaded from the TES website, alternatively, electronic or hard copies of the application form and further details can be obtained from: School Governance Team, 1st Floor Delamere House, c/o Municipal Buildings, Earle Street, Crewe, CW1 2BJ or sent electronically to: schoolgovernance@cheshireeast.gov.uk.

Application deadline: Applications must be received no later than Noon, 17 September 2014.
Short listing: Shortlisted candidates will be notified on 19 September 2014.
Interviews: Assessment (including presentations and group tasks) and formal interviews will be conducted on the 6 and 7 October 2014.

Teaching Observation: Visits will be made to all shortlisted candidates' schools by representatives of Egerton Primary School during the week beginning 29 September 2014.

Closing date: All applications whether submitted electronically or by surface mail should be sent to the School Governance Team and arrive no later than Noon, 17 September 2014.

Progression to interview will only be for those candidates that demonstrate outstanding teaching.

Please telephone 0300 123 5036 or email: schoolgovernance@cheshireeast.gov.uk if needed.

Egerton Primary School community places the highest priority on keeping our children safe. Applicants for the post will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes and an enhanced DBS check.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Egerton Primary School
Bexton Road
Knutsford
WA16 0EE
Tel: 01625 383257
NOR: 220