Deputy Head
North Farnborough Infant School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8AJThis job expired on 15 March 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
15 March 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 February 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L4-L12
Deputy Head job summary
Are you looking for somewhere supportive to begin your senior leadership career or progress and widen your leadership experiences?
Do you share our school’s vision of an all-inclusive, child centred approach to education, where we instil a love of learning whilst creating happy, confident and aspirational children?
Are you looking for a school that will ensure that you feel part of a supportive, proactive and caring team?
Well, then North Farnborough Infant School could be the school for you! We are a nurturing school with the children fundamentally at the heart of all our strategic decisions and planning.
We are looking for an excellent and inspirational practitioner, who is able to demonstrate integrity, versatility and exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to continue to drive further school improvement. You will need to be able to support the Headteacher with all aspects of school life and take a lead role in developing the SEND provision to ensure that all pupils achieve their best, despite any learning barriers. The Deputy Headteacher will also have responsibility for a class.
Our whole school community looks forward to welcoming a new Deputy Headteacher who:
• Will provide inspiring, enthusiastic leadership based upon a love of working with children and a deep knowledge of teaching and learning.
• Is able to challenge, inspire and motivate our children and staff to further raise standards.
• Is passionate about teaching, and can be reflective about their own practice and develop that of others.
• Wants to make a major contribution to the development of our school.
• Has a passion for SEND and experience in supporting all vulnerable children.
• Understands how children learn and never gives up on them.
• Is committed to developing strong relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and the wider community.
• Is confident to challenge thinking as they work alongside the Head Teacher and Governors and is able to analyse and think creatively to help plan strategically for the future.
• Has a good sense of fun and loves working with people.
In return we can offer:
• Pupils who are happy, motivated and eager to learn.
• Staff who are keen to improve further and hold the children at the heart of everything they do.
• An inclusive school where everyone is valued and encouraged to succeed.
• A school that welcomes fresh ideas.
• Recognition of the importance of work life balance.
• A commitment to your continuing professional development.
• Supportive parents who are keen to be involved in school life.
• A team of governors who are keen to support and challenge the school to be the best it can be.
If you are ready for the next step in your career and have the passion to make a real and positive impact on the lives of our pupils, we would be delighted to arrange an informal discussion with Abigail Morgan our Headteacher. Please call the school office - 01252 544606.
Please call or email our Admin Officer, Clare Morton for an application pack – adminoffice@nfis.hants.sch.uk
North Farnborough Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices are in place and the successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as undergoing other pre-employment safeguarding checks.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About North Farnborough Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 7
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 160 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- adminoffice@nfis.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01252 544606
At North Farnborough Infant School we are committed to giving our children the very best start to their education. We are a caring community school which believes in always putting the children’s needs first, listening to them and supporting them to be the best they can be.
Arranging a visit to North Farnborough Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email adminoffice@nfis.hants.sch.uk.
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