Deputy Headteacher
Days Lane Primary School, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 8JUThis job expired on 10 December 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Spring 2025
Closing date
10 December 2024 at 3pm
Date listed
14 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £65628-£73717
Pay scale
- L12-L17
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, innovative and talented school leader.
The Deputy Headteacher will work closely with the Headteacher and all stakeholders to further enhance the vision and priorities of the school by developing strategic plans to further enhance the quality of education provided to our children. They will play a key role in the development of our inclusive curriculum, and teaching and learning across the school.
The successful candidate must be an exceptional class teacher with experience across the primary age range, have the ability to analyse data to identify priorities for school improvement, and of managing safeguarding. They should also have a proven track record of leading whole school projects and be able to share their impact of initiatives linked to school improvement priorities. They will show a commitment to the best innovation and learning based on experience and educational research, and have experience of coaching and line managing staff.
The right candidate will be organised and have high expectations of themselves and others, and be able to manage multiple tasks in a large busy school environment. They must be empathetic with excellent interpersonal skills and an effective communicator.
They will also:
- Demonstrate inspirational and outstanding teaching
- Develop outstanding teaching and learning across the primary age range in line with the National Curriculum and Ofsted framework
- Ensure standards are met and the best possible outcomes for all children
- Use rigorous monitoring and assessment strategies to review progress and set targets
- Work in partnership with all stakeholders of the school
- Provide in-depth information and analysis of data for stake holders: Headteacher, SLT, Trustees.
- Strengthen and maintain community links
- Operate strictly in accordance with school policy and create new policies.
- Be flexible, organised, committed and dedicated
- Deputise for the Headteacher in their absence
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A happy, supportive and nurturing environment with a dedicated, experienced team
• Children who are eager and motivated to learn
• Opportunities to refine your leadership practice and develop the knowledge and skills needed for future headship
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary and pay progression
• Support for your health and wellbeing via the employee assistance programme
• Termly staff events, including Christmas and summer parties, and regular school fun days.
• Equality and diversity: We are committed to promoting an equal and inclusive community, attracting a diverse range of candidates
Commitment to safeguarding
The School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our children. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. In line with KCSIE 2024, the school will conduct an online search for shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children. The online search is done on publicly available information and care will be taken to avoid unconscious bias and discrimination. Only information relating to suitability to work with children will be disclosed to the selection panel.
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About Days Lane Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 661 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Days Lane Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@dayslaneprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02083001697
Days Lane is a popular and successful three-form entry stand-alone Academy providing an inclusive, caring and stimulating learning environment for children aged three to eleven. The school has a tradition of high academic standards and offers an exciting range of enrichment and extra curriculum activities.
Arranging a visit to Days Lane Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@dayslaneprimary.co.uk.
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