Deputy Headteacher
Allfarthing Primary School, London, SW18 2LRThis job expired on 24 January 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 April 2022
Closing date
24 January 2022 at 4pm
Date listed
6 January 2022
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
- £62, 066 - £67,556 per annum (L11 – L15)
Deputy Headteacher job summary
Allfarthing is inviting applications from highly motivated senior leaders to take up the position of Deputy Headteacher from Summer 2022.
We are seeking passionate, enthusiastic candidates who are excellent classroom practitioners.
We offer:
• A chance to thrive in a highly ambitious school, working in partnership with a Headteacher who is passionate and determined to continue the school’s journey to excellence.
• A school with a clear vision to be the school of choice within the area, underpinned by the school’s motto of ‘Excellence for All’.
• A team dedicated to constant improvement, innovation and evaluation.
• A senior leadership team that has a desire to ensure the school is the best it can be.
• Motivated children who are keen to learn and are enthusiastic about school.
• Dynamic, interested and enthused staff.
• Genuine value and support of staff well-being with concepts already in place i.e. paid wellbeing days, staff wellbeing events and a wellbeing committee.
• A highly supportive governing body.
• Great facilities, housed in a large Victorian building.
• The school has excellent travel links (Wandsworth Town, Clapham Junction and Earlsfield stations are nearby) plus there is free parking available on site.
• Excellent partnerships with parents, local schools and organisations. Our PTA raises vital funds for the school, which have a direct impact on the children's education.
What we are looking for:
• A strategic, creative and forward thinker, with the drive and enthusiasm to continue to promote and develop the highest expectations of teaching and learning across the school.
• An individual with a strong commitment to school improvement and a clear determination to achieve and maintain educational excellence whilst promoting inclusion and diversity through strategic planning.
• An excellent communicator who works inclusively with all stakeholders.
• Someone who has excellent interpersonal skills and is a reflective practitioner, has a sense of humour and a good understanding of emotional intelligence.
• An individual of high standards and expectations of both themselves and others. A commitment to maintain and develop these through continuous school improvement.
• Someone who inspires and motivates staff and children.
This will be a non class based role, but with regular contact in the classroom.
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 Allfarthing Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 366 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Allfarthing Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- sbm@allfarthing.wandsworth.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8874 1301
Allfarthing is a thriving two form entry school based in Wandsworth. We see ourselves as a forward thinking, supportive school; one where children have a real desire to learn and are enthusiastic, and a respectful atmosphere exists between children and between adults.
Arranging a visit to Allfarthing Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@allfarthing.wandsworth.sch.uk.
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