Assistant Head Teacher

Derwent Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6AL

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2024

• Closing date

  9 May 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 April 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L4 - L8 (£50,807 - £56,082 pa)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who has a proven track record of improving academic progress at a whole school level and who demonstrates an enthusiasm and commitment to drive school improvements through their effective leadership qualities.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an outstanding and experienced practitioner;
• Have a proven track record of impact on pupil outcomes with experience of developing teaching and learning;
• Be a positive role model who can inspire and motivate;
• Be passionate and committed to improving the life chances of our pupils and making a difference;
• Implement, co-ordinate, and monitor the impact of appropriate strategies, linked directly to the whole school priority areas;
• Alongside SLT, lead monitoring processes across the school to maximise pupil outcomes. This will include observations, learning walks, work analysis, pupil interviews, moderation and data analysis;
• Lead and co-ordinate the daily activities of the EYFS classes and support school leadership in the drive for improvement in line with school priorities;
• Lead on behaviour across Nursery and Reception liaising with pupils, parents and staff as well as external agencies as appropriate;
• Monitor and maintain the learning environment across EYFS, ensuring it is in line with school expectations;
• Undertake the role and responsibilities of ‘appraiser’, leading the professional development of staff;
• Be an integral part of the senior leadership team who is committed to achieving the school’s vision.

What the school offers its staff

We are able to offer you:

• The opportunity to join a positive, supportive and forward-thinking team;
• Outstanding professional development opportunities led by our dynamic senior leadership team in partnership with the Trust;
• Excellent bespoke career development with the opportunity to shape the school’s future;
• Enthusiastic, polite and well-mannered pupils;
• An excellent staff assistance programme with access to wellbeing and health initiatives, including counselling and physiotherapy.

Further details about the role

Derwent Primary School are looking for a driven, positive and proactive leader to join our Senior Leadership team as an Assistant Head Teacher, responsible for leading our EYFS provision and a core subject. This role will have some teaching commitment but is not class based.

The successful candidate will develop engaging strategies and effectively lead a team to deliver these strategies to raise standards and to help our pupils develop a love of language and communication.

Derwent Primary School is part of an expanding multi-academy trust and this appointment comes at an exciting time when the ONE Academy Trust is fulfilling its ambitions to support a growing number of pupils’ learning. This growth, together with an opportunity to join an organisation with a large, supportive and talented Senior Leadership Team, will provide excellent development and networking opportunities for the post holder.

Our vision is to create a school community where children excel, develop a love of learning and create magical memories that will last them a lifetime. We have high expectations for every child to succeed through the provision of personalised, real life learning experiences which enable them to grow into productive and valued citizens. Children will have success for today and be prepared for tomorrow.

We are excited about what we have achieved at Derwent and would love to share it with you. We welcome candidates to come and experience all that Derwent has to offer. Please contact the School Office on 01332 346222 if you would like to arrange a visit. Further details about our school are also available on our website (https://www.derwentprimary.net/).

Closing date: Thursday 9th May 2024

Interviews to be held week commencing 20th May 2024

Commitment to safeguarding

Derwent Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance including an online check for shortlisted candidates..

This role is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruit@oneacademytrust.co.uk

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About Derwent Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 284 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Derwent Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruit@oneacademytrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01332 346222
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/derwent-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Derwent Primary School is a highly successful school that has shown rapid improvement. In our latest Ofsted inspection we received a GOOD rating.

Derwent Primary School is situated in an area of Derby City with 339 pupils currently on roll. We are a welcoming, inclusive school where children achieve to their full potential.

At Derwent we recognise children’s individuality and the challenges they face. Therefore, reflected in the heart of our curriculum design, we ensure that all children have an entitlement to rich and stimulating learning overflowing with first-hand experiences relevant to their needs. The curriculum gives all learners, particularly the most disadvantaged the knowledge and self-discipline to become ‘anything’ and ‘anyone’.

Arranging a visit to Derwent Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruit@oneacademytrust.co.uk.

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