Deputy Headteacher
Christ Church Hanham CofE Primary School, Bristol, BS15 3LAThis job expired on 23 May 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
23 May 2022 at 9am
Date listed
16 May 2022
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours, Monday to Friday, all year round.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £47,735 - £52,723
Deputy Headteacher job summary
Are you an exceptional practitioner and experienced strategic leader?
Are you passionate about leading whole school improvement to raise the quality of teaching and learning?
Do you desire to play a pivotal role in implementing a new vision and curriculum for a school community?
If the answer to all of these questions is yes, and you want to make a positive and long-lasting difference to the educational outcomes for children, then Christ Church Hanham CE Primary School is interested in finding out more about you.
Christ Church CE Primary is now seeking to recruit a dynamic and inspirational strategic leader to work alongside the Headteacher in driving school improvement. The successful candidate will be an experienced senior leader or current Deputy Headteacher and must be able to demonstrate experience of leading the improvement of teaching and learning including a strong understanding of effective pedagogies. Applicants must be able to evidence how they have used this knowledge, in their current post, to develop both their own practice as well as the practice of others in order to improve outcomes for all pupils.
Christ Church is on an exciting journey of improvement. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the continual development of teaching and learning across the whole school in line with the school’s new vision of Nurture, Grow, Flourish. Alongside leading the development of teaching and learning, the successful candidate will also play a key role in leading the implementation of the school’s newly designed and bespoke curriculum and be responsible for the ongoing growth of the school’s subject leaders. To reflect the responsibilities of this role, the post is non-class based.
Christ Church is on an exciting journey of improvement.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they:
• are an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong track record of positive outcomes for all pupils
• are an inspirational, energetic and highly motivated leader- you must be experienced in leading whole school change and transforming learning with noticeable impact on pupil achievement
• have experience of leading a core subject and can give examples of how they have improved the practice of other colleagues or settings (e.g. as leader in own school or as SLE)
• possess a deep understanding of curriculum design and pedagogy and cognitive science to ensure exceptional learning for all
• are an experienced strategic leader who is able to motivate and inspire colleagues, using coaching and mentoring to grow great teachers
• engage with, and use, educational research and ongoing professional development to improve their own knowledge and understanding
• exemplify our Christian values and provide a positive role model to pupils, staff and stakeholders
• have a sound understanding of safeguarding requirements and is a Designated Safeguarding Lead (if not already a DSL, there will be a requirement to take on the role of Deputy DSL)
• are a colleague who models positivity, takes pride in their role and possesses a good sense of humour
• will be a role model and ambassador for the school and its community
In return, we can offer you:
• a new leadership team, united in a desire to make Christ Church Hanham a place of excellence and committed to continual self-improvement and professional growth of all staff
• a church school community that is committed to ensuring that every pupil is nurtured and enabled to grow by receiving the best possible educational experience each and every day
• caring, confident and motivated children who are keen to learn and be challenged
• an opportunity to lead whole school change to make a lasting impact on a whole community through a non-class based role
• a school committed to ongoing professional growth and development through the use of research-informed practice
• a supportive and committed governing body
If you think you possess the knowledge, skills and qualities we are looking for, please complete an application form along with a covering letter detailing how your knowledge and experience suit our school at this exciting time.
If you are applying for this role as a secondment opportunity, then you will need the support of your Headteacher before applying.
Christ Church CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and all appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
Some roles may need to comply with the ‘Childcare Act 2006’ and the ‘Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009’ where additional disclosure of information will be required.
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 Christ Church Hanham CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 287 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@christchurchhanham.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01454867145
Primary School
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