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Deputy Head

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

Job/Person Summary:

The Governors are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, resilient, caring and energetic person to support the Headteacher in the continuing journey of our good school (Ofsted March 2024).


We are seeking a candidate who is:

· Approachable & builds positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents

· Ambitious and a highly motivated professional

· An excellent practitioner with high expectations for pupil’s achievement & behaviour

· Able to lead and model excellent leadership skills inside and outside the classroom

· A team player who is proactive and has good interpersonal skills

· Visionary and inspirational; who shows initiative and tenacity

· Positive and has a good sense of humour

· Able to think ‘solutions not problems’

· Secure in their knowledge and understanding of the importance of robust assessment and impact in securing good outcomes for all children

· Committed to the school’s Safeguarding procedures as a DSL


We offer

· Families who engage with the school and are supportive of the aims for their children

· An effective Governing Body who are proactive and work in the best interests of the children

· The support of a friendly, committed and motivated staff

· A happy, positive school with an ethos of respect and aspiration

· Enthusiastic children who relish their learning opportunities

· CPD to further develop leadership skills

· The opportunity to make a significant contribution to school improvement


Application Procedure

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Paula Bennett, School Business Manager, to arrange an appointment on 01256 324507 or request an application form.






Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.


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