Deputy Head of School
Daresbury Primary School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4AJThis job expired on 7 October 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2023
Closing date
7 October 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 September 2022
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs
- 32.50 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L3 - L7 (£44,331 - £49,019)
Deputy Head of School job summary
We are looking for a resilient leader who will support, challenge and work with us as we take our school into its next stages of growth and development.
A key focus of the role will be leading Personal Development and Behaviour and Attitudes across the school. Whilst some experience in leadership and development of these would be desirable, it is not essential - it is the right values that we look for; someone who is hard-working, can inspire others and models being a life-long learner.
Applicants will need to:
• Have a proven track record of outstanding teaching skills which motivate and inspire children.
• Demonstrate a commitment to establishing high expectations and ensuring continuous progress.
• Be committed to working as part of a team to bring about continued improvements across the school.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to develop effective relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider school community
• Engage in all aspects of school life We can offer you:-
• A warm and welcoming school with high aspirations for both students and staff.
• A team of staff committed to achievement for all.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities with outstanding practitioners.
• Collaborative working opportunities across linked primary school and the wider MAT.
• A highly effective and supportive governing body. Applicants are warmly encouraged to visit our school.
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 Daresbury Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 197 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Daresbury Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- pstaveley@dps.theheathfamily.org.uk
Thank you for showing interest in our current vacancy for a Deputy Head of School. This vacancy has arisen due to increasing numbers at the school as well as a leadership restructure from September 2022.
Daresbury Primary School is a growing school with 185 children currently on roll, organised into 6 classes but anticipated to be 194 and in 7 classes in September 2022. The long term plans over the next 2 years have us increasing our numbers annually until we reach 210 on roll. These plans also include some new building at the school, so there are exciting times ahead.
You would be joining a staff of over 20 who all work together to help make Daresbury Primary School a happy and positive environment for all of our children, parents and wider community. Your role would involve taking responsibility for a class (year group to be confirmed at a later date) as well as leading on key aspects of the school including Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development.
We very much hope, having read all the information provided, that you decide to apply to become part of the staff team at Daresbury Primary School. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to get in touch via email or by telephone.
Arranging a visit to Daresbury Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email pstaveley@dps.theheathfamily.org.uk.
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