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Deputy Head Teacher

The Rushmere Park Academy, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EW

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• Start date details

  September 2023

• Closing date

  21 April 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
  • Teachers T&C's
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £44,305 - £48,895
• Pay scale: Leadership L1-L5

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will be:

Enthusiastic, motivated and committed to supporting the Head of School in the furtherance of theschool’s vision and aims.

• Willing to go the extra mile to make great things happen for our children.
• An experienced, engaging and excellent classroom practitioner with a thorough knowledge of theprimary curriculum, subject leadership and assessment
• Able to build on existing good practice, furthering staff development and improving standardsthrough effective monitoring, evaluation and coaching.
• Able to manage change effectively
• Flexible, organised and effective in managing the smooth day-to-day operations of a school andstaff team.
• A strong team player who leads by example.
• Rigorous in managing safeguarding concerns and ensuring all children are kept safe.
• A clear communicator who fosters positive working relationships with children, staff and parents.
• Hardworking, practical and resilient
• Able to keep things in perspective with a good sense of humour.

What the school offers its staff

The Rushmere Park Academy is on an exciting journey. As a small, single form entry lower school, we are looking to expand and develop. We therefore have a new opportunity for a Deputy Headteacher to join our dynamic team! This is a fantastic chance for an experienced and aspirational primary phase teacher who has the proven ability to move into senior leadership.

Here at The Rushmere Park Academy, we are passionate about inspiring young minds and ensuring that in everything we do, we are making a positive impact on our pupils’ lives. We are looking to recruit a Deputy Headteacher that will take a major role in formulating the aims and objectives of the school.

The Rushmere Park Academy is a happy, aspiring and thriving single form entry lower school and nursery at the heart of the local community. The school is part of The Shared Learning Trust with two other primary schools and two secondary schools across Central Bedfordshire. In addition to the main building, the school manages the Kingfisher Unit, a specialist resource provision for children with autistic spectrum condition who are able to integrate into the mainstream school.

Mr Callender, Head of School, welcomes visits to the academy from prospective candidates.

Please contact the school office on 01525 372096 to book.

Further details about the role

Job specifics

START DATE: September 2023

SALARY: Leadership L1-L5 £44,305 - £48,895

CONTRACT: Full time, Permanent, 3 days teaching/ 2 days out of class office time.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Shared Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and child protection at every stage of the recruitment process.

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About The Rushmere Park Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 170 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Rushmere Park Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@thesharedlearningtrust.org.uk
• Phone number: 01582 211226
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-rushmere-park-academy (opens in new tab)

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Arranging a visit to The Rushmere Park Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@thesharedlearningtrust.org.uk.

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