DBS058/18 Deputy Headteacher, Benton Dene School
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
16/02/2018
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 02/03/2018 12:00
Salary:
£49,199 - £54,250 p.a.
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching
Employment Location:
Benton Dene School, Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
Further Information
Benton Dene School is a “good” school (Ofsted March 2017)
Our 120 pupils are supported by a dedicated and innovative staff committed to providing them with the best possible learning environment. They are responsible for the excellent progress our pupils make both in terms of personal, social and emotional development and academic performance.
Due to the recent promotion of our Deputy Headteacher we are looking for an outstanding practitioner to work closely with the Headteacher and governing body to lead our school to even greater success. We are looking to appoint a motivated, dedicated and highly effective leader who shares our vision and has the drive to work with us and other leaders in school.
You will need to be an exceptional teacher with knowledge of mainstream provision as well as experience of supporting pupils with SEN / Autism and a proven track record of leadership. We are also looking for someone who will maintain and develop our successful relationships with parents, Benton Dene Primary School (with whom we share an inclusive building), the North Tyneside Learning Trust and the wider community.
We are very proud of our pupils and staff and believe that the Deputy Headteacher post at Benton Dene will offer candidates an opportunity to work in a truly unique setting with staff and governors committed to ensuring that the school continues to provide the best possible education for our children.
The school currently provides for 120 (Nursery – Yr 6) pupils with complex MLD / ASD.
The successful candidates will have the ability to:
• maintain existing high standards in leadership and management
• promote excellence, equality and high expectations for all pupils
• inspire, challenge and sensitively enthuse the staff team
• sustain our commitment to working positively with parents/carers
• creatively promote partnerships and collaborative working
In return we can offer:
• an exciting professional development opportunity
• enthusiastic, engaging pupils who enjoy learning
• a dedicated, talented and experienced staff team
• a welcoming, safe and inclusive learning environment
• highly supportive parents/carers and committed governors
Visits to the school by interested applicants will be warmly welcomed and appointments should be made directly with the school. Please contact Kathryn Windscheffel on Tel. (0191) 6432932 ort email Kathryn.windscheffel@northtyneside.gov.uk
Application packs are available and should be returned along with a letter of application to Mrs Kathryn Windscheffel, by Noon on Friday 2 March 2018. Your letter should be no more than one side of A4 and should outline your reasons for applying for the post and give an indication of what you can offer to the school. Application may also be via email to Kathryn.windscheffel@northtyneside.gov.uk
Interviews to be held on 19 / 20 March 2018
Benton Dene School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.