Job Introduction
Job/Person Summary
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and highly motivated professional with the energy and vision to inspire both the aspirations and a love of learning in all our pupils. The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher, a successful and experienced leader with the motivation and commitment to achieving aspirational outcomes for all children and able to demonstrate their impact on a whole school initiative. The position includes both a cover and teaching commitment; being a member of the school’s safeguarding team, in addition to a genuine opportunity to work in partnership with the headteacher to lead an incredibly motivated and hardworking staff team. Applications are invited from both existing school deputies who are ready to take the next step in leadership within a larger school setting, and exceptional middle leaders, with significant experience, who are seeking a wider, whole school leadership position.
Our school:
- is a 3-form entry junior school with 350 pupils on roll, across 12 classes
- is situated in the heart of Bishopstoke
- is within easy access of Southampton and Winchester
- is set in large and attractive grounds
- has a fantastic range of facilities, including a purpose-built music-room, attractive library, cookery room and a large school site which includes a MUGA, outdoor gym and pond
- is welcoming, friendly and where every child is valued
- is where ‘children behave well, benefit from the school’s high ambitions and expectations and is a happy place to be’ (Ofsted 2024).
We are looking for someone who is:
- A strong leader, able to demonstrate substantial and proven senior leadership experience and impact, with the skills to inspire and motivate the whole school community.
- Committed to driving and maintaining high standards of pupil progress, attainment and behaviour.
- Passionate about children’s welfare, pastoral care and support, putting them at the heart of everything that we do.
- Understanding of the skills and attributes needed to become a successful learner and an ability to model and engender those skills throughout the school.
- An outstanding teacher with the ability to have a positive impact on improving the quality of teaching and learning, achieving excellent outcomes across all subjects for children and the staff.
- Able to support colleagues to shape a broad, balanced, relevant and creative curriculum to meet the needs of all learners.
- Naturally positive, with a clear vision and passion for all phases of primary education.
- A clear communicator with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills; committed to working with all stakeholders, particularly staff, parents and Governors.
In return we can offer you the opportunity to:
- teach well-behaved, highly motivated children who are keen to develop their own learning.
- work within a committed and supportive school community that is proud of its achievements and well-motivated to continue to develop further.
- work in partnership with the Headteacher and leadership team, with regular opportunities to continue to develop your leadership skills and access to high quality CPD, including safeguarding training.
- work in a well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environment.
Visits to the school are strongly recommended. Please contact the school by by phoning 02380 612789 or by emailing the school’s Business Manager Judith Young adminoffice@stokepark-jun.hants.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
Application Procedure
Please email the school Business Manager Judith Young for a recruitment pack and visit our website www.stokeparkjunior.co.uk for more information about our school.
All Application forms should be marked for the attention of The Headteacher and returned either by post to Stoke Park Junior School, Underwood Road, Bishopstoke, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 6GR or email adminoffice@stokepark-jun.hants.sch.uk by noon on Monday 19th May 2025.
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.
