Deputy Headteacher
The Federation of Grazebrook and Shacklewell Primary Schools
Hackney
- Expired
- Salary:
- L11 - 15, £56,213.00 - £61,186.00
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 15 April 2015
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint Deputy Headteachers to work across our schools and join the Senior Leadership Team. In 2012, The Federation of Grazebrook and Shacklewell Primary Schools was formed after a successful two year partnership and since April 2014 Woodberry Down Community Primary school has been working in partnership with us. We now have a joint pupil roll of 1,500 pupils across three sites. We are looking to appoint Deputy Headteachers who are passionate about teaching and learning and are able to lead our schools to further success.
The key focus for the new Deputy Headteachers will be:
- To work in partnership with the Executive Headteacher and Head of Schools in a strategic capacity, to drive the school forward.
- To line manage middle leaders, enabling them to lead their own phase groups.
- To demonstrate inspirational and outstanding teaching by developing excellent teaching across the schools in line with the new National curriculum and new Ofsted framework.
- To ensure the best possible outcomes for all children.
- To strengthen and maintain community links.
- To lead on the development of assessment across a school, strategically analysing the next steps for the school.
- You will also be required to deputise for the Head of School in their absence.
In all our schools we have a passion for high standards and want all our children to achieve their potential and be inspired to go beyond that. The successful candidate will have the challenge of making a substantial contribution to the continued development of the school. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact Lisa Langley PA to the Executive Headteacher at Grazebrook Primary school or email llangley@grazebrook.hackney.sch.uk
HOW TO APPLY: Please complete an application form and email to mthomas@grazebrook.hackney.sch.uk
Closing date for applications: 12pm Wednesday 15th April 2015.
Interviews week commencing Monday 20th April 2015.
The Federation of Grazebrook and Shacklewell Primary Schools working in partnership with Woodberry Down Community Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.
The Federation of Grazebrook and Shacklewell Primary Schools
Working in partnership with Woodberry Down Community Primary School
GRAZEBROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Lordship Road, London N16 0QP
020 8802 4051
www.grazebrook.hackney.sch.uk
SHACKLEWELL PRIMARY SCHOOL
Shacklewell Row, London E8 2EA
020 7254 1415
www.shacklewell.hackney.sch.uk
WOODBERRY DOWN COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Woodberry Grove, London N4 1SY
020 8800 5758
www.woodberrydown.hackney.sch.uk
About The Federation of Grazebrook and Shacklewell Primary Schools
- The Federation of Grazebrook and Shacklewell Primary Schools
- Shacklewell Row
- London
- E8 2EA
- United Kingdom
The Federation of Grazebrook and Shacklewell Primary Schools are seeking to appoint Federation Assistant Headteachers to work in our schools and join the Federation Senior Leadership Team. Both schools are two form entry primary schools and are in close proximity to one another. Grazebrook is in the Stoke Newington area and Shacklewell in the Dalston Kingsland area.
In our Federation we have a passion for high standards and want all our children to achieve their potential and be inspired to go beyond that. This role involves the overseeing of a core subject area in our schools and leading a key stage. You may also be required to deputise for the Heads of School in their absence. You will have a principle base school however as an employee of The Federation of Grazebrook and Shacklewell Primary Schools we may request you to work across the schools depending on the needs of the federation.
The Federation of Grazebrook and Shacklewell Primary School aims to provide the best possible education in a stimulating and creative environment. The schools develop a love of learning inspired by high-quality teaching, developing and building upon individual strengths and talents. We expect all children in our schools to reach age-related levels, in line with national expectations, and ensure that the barriers to learning are removed so that every pupil reaches their full potential.
Children educated at Grazebrook and Shacklewell are open-minded, committed and confident. We encourage a positive partnership between pupils, home, school and the wider community. The schools value and have a strong relationship with their community. The children in our care develop into individuals who will lead happy and rewarding lives.
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