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  • Start date details

    Spring 2025

  • Closing date

    10 December 2024 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    14 November 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Deputy headteacher

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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
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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