Deputy Headteacher

Job Summary

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full time

Advert Start Date:

20/10/2020

Advert End Date:

Closed for applications on 20/11/2020 23:59

Salary:

£62,426 - £68,851

Job Category:

Schools - Teaching

Vacancy ID:

201313

Employment Location:

Wellfield School

Number of posts:

Closing date:

20 Nov

Further Information

Deputy Headteacher Required for September 2021
NOR: 878
Leadership Scale L18 – L 22 £62,426 - £68,851

We are a popular and successful 11-16 school. We now have an exciting opportunity to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to join the Leadership Team of our school as it continues its journey to outstanding. Specific responsibility areas will be dependent upon the expertise and experience of the successful candidate.
You will be:
• An experienced senior leader with a proven track record
• Able to inspire and enthuse students, staff and the community
• A professional with drive, energy and determination.
We can offer:
• The opportunity to join the Leadership Team at a very good school
• An incredibly strong, talented and committed staff team
• Strong support from the Headteacher, Leadership Team and Governing Body.

If you wish to be considered for the post, an application pack is available on the school website, or alternatively contact the Headteacher’s PA, Lesley Willis.

As part of BSF the school had an £8.5 million refurbishment so facilities are state of the art. There is also a floodlit, FA standard, 3G multi purpose sports facility on site which will support both the development of school and community sport. Situated only 8 miles to the east of Durham City the school is well located for access to the A19 and A1(M). It is also within comfortable driving distance of affordable housing and areas of outstanding natural beauty.

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).

Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

This post is not open to job share.

Application packs are available via the school website www.wellfieldschool.net or from Mrs L Willis at the school (l.willis@wellfieldschool.net) .

Closing date for applications: 20th November 2020
Interviews to take place: 3rd & 4th December 2020

Wellfield School
North Road East
Wingate
Co Durham
TS28 5AX

Tel: 01429 838783
Email: contact@wellfieldschool.net
Website: www.wellfieldschool.net