Deputy Headteacher - Lambton Primary School
Job Summary
Contract Type:
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Working Pattern:
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Advert Start Date:
15/04/2015
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 29/04/2015 16:00
Salary:
L9-L13 £46,555- £51,372
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching
Employment Location:
Lambton Primary School
Further Information
Lambton Primary School
Address Caradoc Close
Lambton Village
Washington
NE380PL
Tel: (0191) 2193750
Email: lambton.primary @schools.sunderland.gov.uk
Web: www.lambtonprimary.co.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Amanda Defty
Number on Roll: 289 including nursery
Position; Deputy Headteacher
Salary; L9-L13 £46,555- £51,372
Lambton Primary School is able to offer an exciting opportunity. Following the promotion of our Deputy Head Teacher to a substantive headship role, we are looking for a dynamic and driven Deputy Head Teacher to help shape the future of this outstanding school (Ofsted 2008).
We are a highly inclusive school, with a strong set of values and high expectations. Our children are enthusiastic and willing learners. As our Deputy Head Teacher, you will provide strategic leadership across the school, working closely with the Head Teacher and newly appointed middle management to maintain the high standards in all aspects of teaching and learning.
Details of the post;
Member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Salary /Grade; L9-L13 £46,555- £51,372
Permanent, full time.
Required; to start September 2015.
About our school:
Lambton Primary School is an outstanding school (Ofsted 2008).
Number on roll: 289 including nursery.
Headteacher: Mrs. Amanda Defty
Our Governors and Headteacher are looking for a candidate who is:
• An experienced teacher to take a lead role in continuing to raise standards throughout the school, as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Able to lead, inspire and motivate staff and pupils.
• Committed to high standards and to sustaining improvements.
• Passionate about a broad and balanced curriculum and dedicated to the development of the whole child.
• Able to drive school improvement initiatives to ensure that targets are met.
About the role:
The successful candidate will;
• Have experience of teaching and learning across the primary key stages.
• Have experience of leading, managing and developing a core curriculum subject and initiatives with an in-depth knowledge of the requirements of the new Curriculum.
• Have experience of impact on educational progress other than pupils in their assigned class and across the school.
• Have experience of driving forward initiatives which have had a direct impact on raising standards.
• Have experience of leading developing and enhancing the teaching practice of other staff
And are:
• An outstanding classroom practitioner
• Committed to the education and well-being of all the pupils in our school
• Committed to high standards with respect to safeguarding our children
• Able to work both as an effective, efficient team member and as a leader
• Enthusiastic, cheerful, hardworking, organised and highly motivated to innovate and motivate others.
• Full of ambition, drive, imagination, creativity and initiative
• Looking to further develop their leadership skills within a supportive environment
What we can offer you:
• Enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn.
• An innovative and supportive school
• Supportive and dedicated Head Teacher and Governors.
• A friendly, hardworking and enthusiastic staff
• Good career development opportunities
• An excellent learning environment
• High standards and expectations in every aspect of school life
• Supportive parents
Our children, like our Head teacher and Governors, have high expectations and are looking for a senior leader who is experienced, gives encouragement, is happy, kind and caring, listens, is consistent and fair, has a sense of humour, has high level ICT skills, is creative and who always puts children first.
If you are somebody wishing to drive forward teaching and learning and school improvement, alongside our Head Teacher and newly established middle management team and feel that this position suits you, the school’s contact details are:
Postal Address:
Mrs H Purvis
School Business Manager
Lambton Primary School
Caradoc Close
Washington
NE380PL
Telephone: 0191 2193750
E-mail: lambton.primary@schools.sunderland.gov.uk
Website: www.lambtonprimary.co.uk
• Closing date for applications: 29th April 2015 4pm
• Shortlisting; 30th April 2015
• Observation long listed candidates:5th- 8th May 2015
• Interviews and tasks for short listed candidates; 18th and 19th May 2015
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.
Visits to the school are encouraged and very welcome. Please contact the school for available dates.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.