Deputy Headteacher

Due to the promotion of one of our current Deputy Headteachers, the governors of Woodlands Primary School are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher with a successful track record of middle or senior leadership for January 2016. Applications from existing and aspiring Deputy Headteachers are welcomed.

 Woodlands Primary School is located within a challenging setting in the heart of the cathedral city of Salisbury. The school is a one-form entry with a significant number of our children coming from economically deprived backgrounds. All areas of school life have been praised in recent OFSTED inspections; an achievement that we are especially proud of given the challenges we face. Our journey to ‘outstanding’ is based on a safe and stimulating learning environment in which it has been acknowledged that children display consistently exemplary behaviour. Our staff are driven by professional pride and a strong sense of ‘making a real difference’. We encourage every child to achieve their full potential in areas of the national curriculum and across a range of extra-curricular learning opportunities (such as our school orchestra, choir and a host of sports teams). The Headteacher and senior leaders are able to facilitate rapid progress in teaching and learning standards as a result.

We are looking for someone to join and contribute to our team. This is a golden opportunity for someone to develop their own teaching practice and senior leadership experience. The role will entail a classroom commitment and prescribed time and opportunities to offer creative and strategic ideas for moving our school on. There will be specific responsibilities for:

• Supporting the assessment of learning standards across the school.
• Motivating and training staff to fulfil their potential in the classroom.
• Coaching and mentoring opportunities, especially in numeracy.

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact out office on 01722 335849 to make an appointment.

Advertisement closing date 13th July 2015 – 12 noon
Interview date To be confirmed

Woodlands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Woodlands Primary School
Winding Way
Salisbury
SP2 9DY
School telephone number 01722 335849
School email address admin@woodlands.wilts.sch.uk
Number on roll 207