Deputy Headteacher

‘Learning together, working to achieve.’

Newker Primary School empowers children to be enthusiastic, independent, creative and resilient learners. We are a popular school offering a safe, nurturing environment in which all children have the opportunity to learn through our broad, balanced and exciting curriculum. The positive learning environment at our school encourages and develops confident, articulate young people who are well prepared for the next stage in their education.

The Governors seek to appoint a committed, experienced and enthusiastic teacher with senior management experience.

Applicants will need to provide leadership of a high quality in the academic, pastoral and management fields and be able to show evidence of the successful implementation of change.

Application forms and an information pack are available from and returnable via email: to SGSS.Administration@durham.gov.uk.

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

THE POST IS NOT OPEN TO JOB SHARE.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 10am on Friday 1 May 2015

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Disclosure form.

Please note that the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position and therefore you are required to complete the ‘Disqualification by Association’ declaration form. Should you be successful in your application for this post, your appointment can not be progressed without this declaration.

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL:
Rachael Shimmin: Corporate Director of Children and Adults Services.

Newker Primary School
Waldridge Road
Chester le Street
Co Durham
DH2 3AA
Tel. No. 0191 3887099

N.O.R. 416 + 52 FTE Nursery