Deputy Head Teacher
Salisbury Primary School, Manor Park, E12 6TH7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
13 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L12 - L16
What skills and experience we're looking for
Key attributes we are looking for include:
Ø A commitment to equality:You will have a strong dedication to ensuring that every child receives equal access to educational opportunities, regardless of their background or individual needs. This commitment will be reflected in your ability to identify and address barriers to learning.
Ø Expertise in GDPR and Health and Safety:A comprehensive understanding of the principles of data protection and health and safety regulations, ensuring that our school operates within legal frameworks and maintains the highest standards of safeguarding.
Ø Outstanding Leadership Qualities:A track record as an outstanding leader who can demonstrate effective management techniques that foster a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.
Ø Passion for Developing Teachers:A commitment to the professional growth of staff at all stages of their careers, with experience in coaching and mentoring practices that enhance teaching and learning.
Ø Excellent Interpersonal Skills:The ability to build positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents, and governors, promoting a collaborative and cohesive school environment.
Ø Commitment to Equality:A strong belief in providing all children, regardless of background, with equal access to opportunities and resources essential for their academic and personal development.
Ø Collaborative Approach:Experience working effectively with colleagues, parents, and governors to foster productive partnerships that impact the school community positively.
Ø Track Record of Improvement:Evidence of successfully improving pupil attainment and achievement through the implementation of effective assessment, monitoring, and tracking procedures.
Ø Experience in Mentoring:Proven experience in mentoring teaching students and Early Career Teachers (ECTs), guiding them to develop their professional identities and teaching practices.
What the school offers its staff
At Salisbury Primary School, we believe that our staff are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing an environment that nurtures and develops each individual's strengths. We offer:
Ø Creative and Encouraging Colleagues:A team of passionate educators who support one another and are committed to encouraging creativity and innovation within the classroom.
Ø Enthusiastic and Friendly Pupils:A cohort of eager learners who are motivated, engaged, and exhibit excellent attitudes towards their education, making teaching both rewarding and enjoyable.
Ø Supportive Parents:An active parent community that values the importance of education and collaborates with the school to foster a home-school partnership that enhances student learning.
Ø A dedicated governing body:Our committed and supportive governing body is actively involved in the school’s strategic direction. Their backing ensures that we have the resources and guidance needed to achieve our vision.
Ø Opportunities for Strategic Involvement:The chance to work closely with the Head Teacher and senior leadership team in strategic initiatives, allowing you to influence the direction and development of the school effectively.
Ø Professional Development:Regular professional learning opportunities, including workshops, training sessions, and access to resources, ensuring continual growth and development as an educational leader.
Further details about the role
We are seeking an inspirational Deputy Head Teacher who will be an outstanding leader and a vital part of our school community. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a genuine passion for developing teachers at all stages of their careers, coupled with excellent leadership, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
If you are an outstanding leader who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners and fostering a culture of excellence among staff, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Salisbury Primary School and together, let us inspire the leaders of tomorrow!
We warmly welcome perspective applicants to visit us prior to application to learn more about the role and to view the 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.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Salisbury Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 499 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Salisbury Primary School website
- Email address
- andrea.choppy@salisbury.newham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8478 6059
Salisbury Pirmary School is a successful 3 form entry school with over 500 pupils on roll, situated in an area of high social deprivation in the London Borough of Newham. Our community is rich in culture and diversity, enabling our pupils to develop an understanding of the different faiths and beliefs in a multi-cultural society.
The school site consits of four buildings, our main teaching area is housed in a Victorian building, full of history and character.
We are very proud of our creative curriculum, one of our aims is to embed our 'Six Ps,' enabling our pupils to exceed national expectations through high quality teaching and learning, enriched with new technologies.
Salisbury Primary School continues to be a 'Good School,' (Ofsted January 2024). The report recognised that 'we are a happy, inclusive, welcoming school, where behaviour is excellent.'
Arranging a visit to Salisbury Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email andrea.choppy@salisbury.newham.sch.uk.
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