Job Introduction
We are a small primary school in the heart of Curdridge village.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Deputy Headteacher to join our Curdridge team. The successful candidate will work alongside the Headteacher, Governing Body and staff to ensure pupils experience a positive and enriching school life.
We deliver our curriculum in an exciting and unique way and would want the successful candidate to understand the pedagogy behind this and be able to promote our work to inspire others. We call our method of working PLT (Personal Learning Time) and information about this can be found on our website; please take the time to look!
Do you:
- Have what it takes to inspire and motivate children and staff?
- Have a deep understanding of how children learn?
- Have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills?
- Have a good understanding of the primary curriculum?
- Have high expectations of pupil behaviour and progress across the Primary phase?
Are you:
- Passionate about teaching and learning for ALL children?
- An enthusiastic, committed and dynamic leader who can motivate others?
- Enthusiastic and resilient?
- Able to work alongside colleagues and use own initiative?
- A team player who can work well in a small team?
- Reflective and keen to continuously improve and develop?
Key responsibilities will include:
- Classteacher with dedicated leadership time
- The role of Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Leading and developing staff
- Leading Maths across the school
- Taking responsibility for pupils in receipt of the Pupil Premium Grant
- Monitoring other subject areas across the school (negotiable)
- Analysing data and setting targets as part of the SLT
We can offer:
- A friendly and welcoming school at the heart of the village
- Well behaved, motivated children who love to learn
- Supportive colleagues and governors
- A unique way of delivering the curriculum
- One day a week dedicated leadership time to work alongside the Headteacher
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
Dates for visits have been agreed as:
- Tuesday 22nd April @ 10.00am
- Friday 25th April @ 10.00am
- Monday 28th April @ 10.00am
If you feel that you are the ‘right fit’ for our school, why not contact the school via headteacher@curdridge.hants.sch.uk or 01489 782613 to request a visit. We look forward to hearing from you!
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.
