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Deputy Head

Oakwood Primary School, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0XA

This job expired on 10 May 2021 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2021

• Closing date

  10 May 2021 at 11:30am

• Date listed

  22 April 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership Scale L5-L9 (£46566-£51402)
• Additional allowances:

  Staff have access to a wellbeing and shopping rewards scheme.

Deputy Head job summary

Our school community is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and dedicated Deputy Head Teacher to work closely with our Head Teacher in continuing to lead and develop our aspiring school. You should enjoy teaching and have a proven record of outstanding classroom practice. This role will be a balance of teaching with sufficient release time to share the leadership of the school. Our new Deputy will: *Be an experienced inspiring teacher with experience of both Key Stages and Foundation Stage *Be able to take a lead on the development of inclusive teaching and learning *Have a positive “can do” attitude *Have excellent behaviour management skills *Be an innovative and strategic thinker with vision, ideas and strong ethics *Have effective interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire, challenge and motivate the whole school community In return, we have: *Friendly, well-motivated children who enjoy learning *Dedicated, enthusiastic staff who are keen to improve their practice *A supportive Governing Body who prioritise staff wellbeing *A well-resourced working environment *Positive and well established partnerships with our parents *A tradition of offering varied professional development opportunities What else can you offer?

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Oakwood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks, including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2023).

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Deputy Head Job Description Sept 2021.pdf - 201 KB (opens in new tab)

safeguarding policy April 2021.pdf - 1.21 MB (opens in new tab)

letter from the headteacher.pdf - 114 KB (opens in new tab)

Deputy Head Person Specification.pdf - 120 KB (opens in new tab)

About Oakwood Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 313 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oakwood Primary School website
• Email address: head@oakwood.herts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01727 753930
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakwood-primary-school-st-albans

Oakwood is a popular, Ofsted outstanding, 1.5 form entry primary school in a leafy, residential area of St Albans. We have beautiful, spacious grounds with well-equipped outdoor learning areas, garden and sports facilities, to enable children to really benefit from our outdoor space.

We are a successful school with a friendly, dedicated and talented staff team, ably supported by experienced governors and an active PTA. The school is a key part of our local community here in St Albans, and we maintain a busy calendar of events to enhance these connections. Visitors to our school always comment on the welcoming atmosphere, friendly, helpful office staff and lovely displays.

Arranging a visit to Oakwood Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@oakwood.herts.sch.uk.

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