Deputy Headteacher
Castor CofE Primary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE5 7AYThis job expired on 23 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
1st September 2023
Closing date
23 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 June 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
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- Monday to Friday - 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L5 (£48,895) to L9 (£53,973)
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Aspires to be the best at what they do and inspires others to do the same, empowering the learning community and breeding success
- Will work creatively and effectively with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body to drive school improvement further forward
- Is an exemplary classroom practitioner, leading by example, with a positive attitude and genuine commitment to high standards of children’s attainment, progress and behaviour
- Is passionate about a creative and inclusive curriculum
- Is an experienced leader with evidence of your prior impact
- Is able to work and communicate effectively across the whole school community
What the school offers its staff
- A happy, productive school filled with keen learners where everyone is valued
- A caring, welcoming and supportive staff team
- Supportive parents
- An opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future of our school
- A commitment to your professional development working closely with the newly-appointed Headteacher
Further details about the role
The Headteacher and Governors would like to appoint or second an inspirational, highly motivated Deputy Headteacher with a strong desire to make a difference and positively impact the lives of the children in our school. We are looking for somebody with a strong understanding of effective teaching and learning who will be instrumental in supporting the Headteacher and Staff to deliver quality first teaching.
Castor CofE Primary School is a school where the right candidate can really make a difference and work alongside the Headteacher, Governors and L.A. in improving the quality of the curriculum offer and further improve teaching and learning. It would be a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for career development or potentially considering becoming a Headteacher or Head of School themselves and has the drive and skills to impact change and accelerate the progress already accomplished.
This post would be suitable for people who have previous experience of working in Leadership in a primary school and are looking to progress in their career and develop wider leadership responsibilities.
Depending on the interest and experience of candidate, the role will include either:
0.4 fte teaching commitment
or
0.4 fte SENDCo/Inclusion Leader role
Visits to the school and a discussion with the Headteacher are warmly welcomed.
A job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from the school website. www.castorschool.co.uk.
Candidates should send completed application form and covering letter of no more than two sides of A4 describing their knowledge, experience and skills, to: secretary@castor.peterborough.sch.uk.
If you are applying for a secondment please ensure you have the agreement of your Headteacher prior to submitting your application.
Commitment to safeguarding
Castor C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and all posts are subject to satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS checks. Posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and do require a criminal records check. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.
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About Castor CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 195 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Castor CofE Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- secretary@castor.peterborough.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01733 380 280
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our friendly team at Castor and contribute to the academic growth and holistic development of the children in our school.
Castor Church of England Primary School is set in a beautiful village just four miles from Peterborough with excellent road links to the surrounding area. It is a place where every member of the team is highly valued and where the right candidate can make a difference to the lives of our children within a supportive caring environment.
Arranging a visit to Castor CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email secretary@castor.peterborough.sch.uk.
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