Deputy Head Teacher - Washingwell Community Primary School
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
10/01/2025
Advert End Date:
26/01/2025 23:59
Salary:
£48,507 - £53,535 - depending on experience.
Hours per week:
8 sessions, 4 days
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching
Employment Location:
Washingwell Community Primary School
Further Information
Deputy Head Teacher
Salary - L9 - L13 (£48,507 - £53,535 - depending on experience)
8 Sessions, (4 days) Monday – Wednesday and Friday, non-working day Thursday.
Permanent - Start Date to be negotiated
The Governors of Washingwell Community Primary School are looking to appoint a highly motivated and visionary Deputy Head Teacher to work in partnership with the current Head Teacher in the continuing development of our forward-thinking school.
We are seeking a dynamic individual, who will continue to inspire and motivate our staff and support and encourage our pupils to make excellent progress, whatever their starting point or situation. We are looking for a person who can demonstrate vision, resilience and empathy and can evidence the capacity to deliver both high support and high challenge.
The post holder will have responsibility for the School’s academic delivery, including curriculum mapping and all aspects of teaching, learning and assessment. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, they will work alongside the Head in leading the strategic direction of Washingwell Community Primary School. Showing commitment and a relentless drive for excellence, creativity and continuous improvement in practice, they will have the ability to inspire trust and to motivate others through a clearly communicated vision.
We are looking for an exceptional candidate who:
• Is ambitious and aspires to be a Head Teacher in future years
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner.
• Is confident, knowledgeable and who has the passion, energy and skills to make a difference.
• Has a clear vision, strong leadership and effective management skills.
• Is an exceptionally enthusiastic and committed leader when managing and motivating pupils and staff, and can lead and inspire teams to raise standards in student outcomes.
• Is familiar with the need for creativity in delivering the National Curriculum, whilst supporting pupils to overcome their barriers to learning.
• Has a solid understanding of the new Ofsted Education Inspection Framework in order to support the school to develop in line with our vision and objectives.
In return we can offer:
• Strong leadership with a clear vision shared by all.
• Exemplary children who are eager to learn, laugh and grow in all areas of school life.
• Dedicated staff who are committed to fulfilling our school moto of ‘Achievement for All’.
• A thriving community school with lots of opportunities for professional development.
• An amazing environment which promotes learning both indoors and out.
Visits to the school are highly recommended. A tour with the Head teacher can be booked by via the school office 0191 4884400.
The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic, dedicated and innovative staff team in a school which strives to provide the best possible all-round education for all of its pupils.
If you are successful, you will have to apply for an enhanced Disclosure. This post may require a declaration under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009.
Application packs available to downloaded from the school website https://www.washingwell.org.uk/
Completed applications should be returned marked FAO Mrs A Hall, to jobs@washingwell.org.uk
Closing Date: 26 January 2025 at midnight
Shortlisting: 27 January 2025
Visit to school: 3 February - 7 February 2025
Interviews: 10 February and 11 February 2025
If you have not heard from us by end of day Tuesday 21 January 2025 then you can assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.