Job Introduction
Park Primary School is looking for a dedicated deputy headteacher to join our school community with a core responsibility of leading teaching and learning.
Park Primary School is a one-form entry school in Aldershot set within spacious school grounds. We are an inclusive school and provide a calm and nurturing environment for the children within our community. We have above average numbers of children who are eligible for Pupil Premium and high numbers of pupils with SEND. We are looking for someone who has high expectations and is passionate about supporting all of our pupils to succeed.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Lead and develop school staff and promote good standards of teaching and learning across the school.
- Coach and mentor staff and organise CPD which meets the needs of the school.
- Take strategic responsibility for the delivery of an innovative and exciting curriculum which meets the needs of pupils, enabling them to achieve good outcomes.
- Lead a core subject area.
- The role of a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leader.
- Take a lead role in supporting and managing the pastoral care and wellbeing of pupils as part of our pastoral team.
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Can demonstrate and promote high standards of teaching and learning for all pupils.
- Is an enthusiastic, committed and dynamic leader who can motivate others.
- Can make a significant contribution to school improvement.
- Is a creative and reflective practitioner who strives to provide the best possible learning opportunities for all children.
- Is knowledgeable about how pupils learn and make good progress, and can communicate their vision effectively with others.
- Has a proactive and innovative approach to problem solving.
- Is warm and nurturing and sets clear boundaries, creating positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
- Is reflective about their practice and keen to continuously improve and develop.
- Really cares about our school, staff and children and will advocate to help everyone to achieve the best outcomes possible.
We can offer:
- Well behaved, motivated children who love to learn.
- Supportive colleagues and governors.
- A solution focused ethos and encouragement to try new ideas.
- An enthusiastic team with a positive attitude.
- A warm, welcoming and inclusive school environment.
- A strong ethos to achieve the best for our pupils.
- A trauma and attachment informed school.
- Opportunities to develop professionally within a supportive working environment.
- Dedicated leadership time.
Visits to our school to see us in action and to have an informal discussion about the role are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or request a job pack, please contact the school office on 01252 324159 or email admin@park-pri.hants.sch.uk
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.
