Deputy Headteacher (Curriculum)
The Corsham School, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DFThis job expired on 7 February 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
7 February 2022 at 11am
Date listed
21 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
- Leadership Scale 20 – 24 (£67,364 - £74,294)
Deputy Headteacher (Curriculum) job summary
The Corsham School wish to appoint an exceptional and ambitious Deputy Headteacher, with proven senior leadership and management skills, to join our well-established Senior Leadership Team. The post has become available after the retirement of one of our experienced senior leaders.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role, working closely with the Executive Headteacher, in driving our strategic plan and building on the success of recent years in our pursuit of providing an exceptional education for all our pupils. You will be somebody who places young people at the heart of every decision, and your leadership will motivate and inspire colleagues to do the same.
You will have a successful track record of improving the quality of education through your leadership. You will have successful leadership experience in delivering the highest expectations and standards and will be instrumental in leading, shaping and implementing the highest quality curriculum provision across the school. This is an exciting time to be part of the future success of The Corsham School and Corsham School Academy Group Trust.
You will be an excellent communicator and a team player who is able to work under pressure to effectively lead and manage change. You will need a ‘can do’ attitude and a desire to deliver excellence across all areas of leadership as the school continues to improve. You will deputise for the Headteacher and be instrumental in shaping our learning community, focussed on ensuring all our young people experience and benefit from the very best high quality educational provision across the curriculum and have ambitious plans for its continued success and development.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner who has already had proven success in senior leadership at either Assistant or Deputy Headteacher level. The range of responsibilities will include leading on curriculum, assessment and learning throughout the school and providing exceptional support for colleagues.
• Has evidence of leading teams by example with a proven track record of whole school improvement;
• Demands the highest expectations and standards in all aspects of school life;
• Demonstrates impact, creativity and high levels of personal integrity in their approach to school leadership;
• Has the ability to lead on the implementation of School Improvement Strategies;
• Has uncompromising commitment in their pursuit of the best outcomes and personal development or young people;
• Presents with a warm and engaging style and a good sense of humour.
• Will support the school's high profile with parents and in the community.
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 The Corsham School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1243 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Corsham School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- Headssecretary@corsham.wilts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01249702082
The Corsham School is part of a small Multi Academy Trust serving the market town of Corsham and surrounding villages. It is situated in North Wiltshire, on the outskirts of the Cotswolds, 8 miles from Bath and within easy reach of the M4.
The Corsham School is a 'Good' School where 'Pupils behave well in and out of lessons, are respectful of each other and learn well in a secure, friendly and supportive setting'. Ofsted Sept 2019
Arranging a visit to The Corsham School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Headssecretary@corsham.wilts.sch.uk.
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