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Deputy Head Teacher

Castle Primary School, Bristol, BS31 2TS

This job expired on 22 April 2020 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2020

• Closing date

  22 April 2020 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 March 2020

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
• Full-time equivalent salary: Lead Practitioners range 8 to Lead Practitioners range 12, £48,808 to £53,856

Deputy Head Teacher job summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for a new Deputy Headteacher at Castle Primary (Leadership Scale 8-12) in Keynsham, which is proud to be part of the Bath & Mendip Partnership Trust.

Castle Primary is ideally placed for those living in Bristol, Bath or the surrounding areas. It is easily accessible by car, bus, train (20-minute walk from the station) or bicycle (cycle path from Bath and Bristol).

This is an exciting time for the school and we require someone who has an enthusiasm for learning, is motivated to ensure the very best for all children, and is willing to harness the opportunities that being a senior leader in an improving school can offer.

The children, staff and governors welcome applications from prospective candidates who:
• have proven leadership qualities and the ability to inspire and motivate colleagues
• are passionate about children's learning and have high expectations of children's futures and behaviour
• can develop the school curriculum so that it excites children and provides them with the knowledge and skills to be successful in the next stage of their education
• have a proven track-record of improving the quality of education in a primary school
• have strong management, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• are outstanding and creative teachers with proven expertise in leading teaching and learning
• are excited by the challenge of being part of a team on an improvement journey
• are passionate about improving disadvantaged children’s futures and realise that going ‘over and above’ is necessary
• are committed to working in partnership with parents to support the learning and education of their children
• are ambitious and aspiring for Headship within the next 5 years

In return, Castle Primary School can offer you:
• a real opportunity for shared leadership and the chance to make a genuine difference to the future life chances of many children
• enthusiastic and motivated children who enjoy school
• a commitment to your professional development and well-being
• the support of a multi academy trust central team and teaching school

We are seeking high-quality candidates. Pay on appointment (within the range) will reflect the individual’s experience and skills. The school is prepared to offer a relocation allowance to the successful candidate if they were to relocating specifically to take up the post.

Visits to the school are encouraged and are planned for the following dates:
Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th March
Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th March
Monday 20th March & Wednesday 1st April
(please contact Jackie Greenland via the school if these dates are not suitable)

Your supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the person specification with a focus on how you meet the essential criteria.

The Bath and Mendip Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Please email all application forms to applications@thebathandmendippartnershiptrust.com. Please note, we are unable to accept CVs. A full application pack can be found at www.thebathandmendippartnershiptrust.co.uk/vacancies/

Closing date: Wednesday 22nd April 2020 @ midday
Shortlisting: Friday 24th April 2020
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: 1st September 2020

Commitment to safeguarding

The Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

This job post has expired.

About Castle Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 328 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Castle Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: applications@thebathandmendippartnershiptrust.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castle-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Thank you for showing an interest in working at Castle Primary School.

Castle Primary School is a vibrant and welcoming school, situated near Keynsham town centre, and has been educating the children of Keynsham for over 50 years. Our children are a credit to the school, and the staff and Governors are committed to improving the education we offer and achieving the best possible primary experience for all of our pupils, alongside pupil and staff well-being.

Working at Castle Primary School is an opportunity to make a real difference to children’s lives and futures. We are currently developing our curriculum to meet the needs of the children and community we serve.
We are seeking enthusiastic and flexible applicants, who are passionate about children’s, and their own, learning and development. A commitment to going ‘over and above’ is essential, as is being able to strongly identify with our school vision and values.
We are proud to be part of The Partnership Trust, which is a multi-academy trust of primary, first and special schools. We are also working closely with St John’s Foundation and six other schools across B&NES facing similar challenges in closing the disadvantage gap.

Please feel encouraged to arrange an informal visit to see our school for yourself or, if you require any additional information, then please contact us.

Thank you for interest in working at Castle Primary School and I look forward to receiving your application.

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