Job Introduction
ROLE: Deputy Headteacher
SCHOOL: The Hollybrook Schools
HOURS: Full time
Contract: Permanent
SALARY: L10 – L14
CLOSING DATE: Friday 17 January 2025 at 12.00 noon
INTERVIEW DATE: 29 and 30 January 2025
START DATE: 22 April 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team at The Hollybrooks Schools. In June 2024 Ofsted rated the Junior School as a ‘Good’ school.
The Hollybrook Schools are in the Shirley area of Southampton close to both Southampton Hospital and the University of Southampton. We are a federated two form entry Infant and Junior School.
Our reputation for SEND provision is very strong in the community. Our pupils are polite, motivated and ready to learn. Behaviour across the schools is exemplary and visitors regularly comment on how well our pupils represent the schools. We are committed to continuing to provide an inclusive curriculum that values all pupils as individuals and recognises their voice. Children are at the heart of everything we do, and we use research to inform our practice and ensure strong outcomes for all pupils; our reading offer is a particular strength of the schools.
We are seeking a Deputy Headteacher who will have responsibility for curriculum, assessment and be the Designated Safeguarding Lead from April 2025.
We are seeking a professional individual who:
- Has excellent pedagogy and the ability to support both staff and children to be the best that they can be;
- Understands and can articulate the importance of systematic, regular, and accurate assessment and its importance in securing good outcomes for all children;
- Has a creative and innovative approach to curriculum planning to encourage children to become lifelong learners;
- Is a highly effective teacher and leader of learning, with experience of delivering a broad, rich and varied curriculum that meets the needs of every child;
- Is committed to Safeguarding in the role of DSL;
- Is a skilled communicator, able to work alongside all stakeholders and the wider community;
- Has a genuine commitment to team working and the development of all our staff team.
We can offer you:
- A dedicated and hard-working staff team who are keen to continue to promote inclusive teaching.
- Families that 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.
- Excellent CPD and staff development opportunities.
- An individual induction programme supported by a mentor
- Trust wide networking groups for curriculum leads
- Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Access to a staff benefits portal through Vivup
- Free confidential support from an employee assistance programme (EAP)
Hamwic Education Trust
The Hollybrook Schools are part of Hamwic Education Trust (HET) - a large, well established Trust with currently 37 academies across the South Coast. Linked to 6 community-based partnerships, there are 34 primary academies, 2 secondary and 1 hospital school. The Hollybrook schools are part of a 7 school partnership within the Trust that work closely together supporting one another
‘All about the Child’
At HET, we aim to put the child at the centre of everything we do. We believe that by doing this, it drives our ethos and values to do the best we can for our children.
‘What about Sam’
Sam is the name we have given to the notional Hamwic child. By asking ourselves ‘What about Sam?’ we ensure that we put our pupils at the heart of our decision making.
Application Procedure
If you are interested in this post, you are warmly invited to visit our school.
If you would like an informal chat about any aspect of this post please do not hesitate to contact Marcella Dobson, Headteacher. Contact can be made through the school office on the phone number 023 80772781.
Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please view the job description and person specification and complete the application form which can be downloaded from the school website Vacancies - The Hollybrook Schools.
Completed applications should be sent by email to hr@hollybrookschools.co.uk
Applications are acknowledged (by email whenever possible) within three working days of receipt. If you do not receive an acknowledgement within this time, please contact the school by telephone.
SAFEGUARDING:
All schools with the Trust 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.
The Jefferys Education Partnership:
The Jefferys Education Partnership is part of an umbrella Trust called the Hamwic Education Trust. At the Hamwic Education Trust we offer unique opportunities for those individuals that excel in education.
We aim to deliver an outstanding education to our pupils and to do so we must employ outstanding people.
We offer a training pathway for all employees including teachers, support staff and our middle and senior leaders.
Our staff have opportunities to work on cross phase projects and to work in other schools within the Trust in order to gain invaluable experience and enhance their skills.
We welcome visits to the school.
Appointment Dates available: Thursday 21st November 4pm, 5pm
Monday 25th November 1pm
Tuesday 26th November 1pm, 4pm, 5pm
Thursday 5th December 4pm, 5pm
Tuesday 10th December 4pm, 5pm
Wednesday 18th December 5pm
Monday 6th January 1pm
Tuesday 7th January 11am, 4pm, 5pm
Thursday 9th January 1pm, 4pm, 5pm
