Deputy Headteacher
Epsom and Ewell High School, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9JWThis job expired on 29 March 2019 – see similar jobs
Job start date
2 September 2019
Closing date
29 March 2019 at 12am (midnight)
Date listed
18 March 2019
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- Lead Practitioners range 18 to Lead Practitioners range 20, £61,860 to £64,915
Deputy Headteacher job summary
Epsom & Ewell High School are looking to recruit a dedicated and inspirational leader to join our vibrant school as Deputy Headteacher in September 2019. We are looking for someone with great passion, ambition and enthusiasm to ensure all children are provided with outstanding education. We offer a unique approach to teaching and learning whilst recognising that the wellbeing of students and staff is paramount.
We are committed to providing the very best for our teachers. The benefits you can expect from working here include:
- A focus on staff well-being and a commitment to reducing staff workload
- A shorter academic year (36.8 weeks per year), which means more holiday time and a good work-life balance
- Great opportunities for career progression
Salary Grade: Leadership Scale, L18 – L20 (Surrey)
Responsible to: Headteacher & Local Governing Body
Further information on the role can be found in the accompanying job description. Visits to the school are encouraged.
Interested candidates should complete an application form, which can be downloaded from our school website along with a full pack of details www.epsomandewellhighschool.com
Application forms should be emailed to vacancies@eehs.surrey.sch.uk.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday, 29th March 2019
Interviews will be held week commencing Monday, 1st April 2019
Epsom and Ewell High School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Job Description: Deputy Headteacher
Responsible to: Headteacher and Local Governing Body
Main purpose
To support and assist the Headteacher:
- In ensuring that the vision and strategic direction of education focus on a holistic approach to learning which is broader than examination results and targets and recognises the school’s role in developing responsible citizens and an effective workforce
- In creating and maintaining the ethos, vision and aims of the school
- In creating a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment in which students, staff and visitors feel comfortable and which is conducive to learning
- With the clear strategic direction for the school which achieves the highest quality educational provision and high standards
- In ensuring that the school benefits from a rigorous self‐evaluation framework which substantially contributes to raising standards
- In leading the development and implementation of a school improvement plan, taking due note of SEF evaluation
- In monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the curriculum in light of students’ needs and local and national priorities
- In ensuring the implementation of key statutory policies, including equal opportunities, anti‐racism and additional educational needs to promote an understanding of multi‐culturalism
- In providing for the emotional, social and personal development of students to complement academic development
- In ensuring that guidance and support is provided to all students
- In advising the governing body in line with ‘Every Child Matters’ in the recruitment and dismissal of staff
- In ensuring that current educational initiatives are incorporated effectively within the whole‐school drive for improvement
- In ensuring attendance at and participation in meetings relative to the curricular, administrative, organisational, pastoral and managerial arrangements for the school
- In implementing strategies which ensure high standards of behaviour and attendance
- In planning, managing and monitoring the use of finances and resources effectively to achieve the aims of the school
To work with the Headteacher and Cluster Lead and Leadership teams:
- To lead the educational development of the school and ensure that each student’s educational programme meets his or her individual needs
- To monitor and evaluate the standards of teaching and learning and student progress across the school
- To manage and motivate all staff to ensure the curriculum is delivered effectively
- To support staff in the development of their teaching skills based on areas of development identified in observations
- To ensure the operation of an effective performance management system for all staff
- To provide opportunities for continuing professional development for all staff
- To manage the performance of the assistant head teachers and middle leaders
- In the development of new and emerging technologies to enhance and extend the learning experience of students
- To work closely with the governing body to ensure the school operates effectively and efficiently leading to high standards across the school
- To develop positive relationships with parents, the local authority and the local community
- To work effectively with other professionals to ensure the best possible skills and resources are available for all students in order to maximise their potential
- To engage actively in Performance Management and Continuing Professional Development to ensure professional skills are kept up‐to‐date and developed
The duties outlined in this job description are in addition to those covered by the latest School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document as they relate to Deputy Headteacher. It may be modified by the Headteacher, with your agreement, to reflect or anticipate changes in the job, commensurate with the salary and job title.
The Deputy Headteacher will be expected to comply with any reasonable requests from the governors to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified within this job description.
The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
This job description forms part of the contract of employment of the person appointed to the post. It reflects the position at the present time only and may be reviewed in negotiation with the employee in the future.
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.
About Epsom and Ewell High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 963 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Epsom and Ewell High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- vacancies@eehs.surrey.sch.uk
Epsom and Ewell High School is a successful mixed comprehensive school and sixth form with specialist centre for hearing impairment located in West Ewell, Epsom.
Rated ‘Good’ across all areas in its last two inspections, the school is fully committed to achieving excellence in teaching and learning through four core building blocks: teaching, learning, leadership and well-being.
In 2018, Epsom and Ewell High School was the first school within the UK to be awarded the Schools Mental Health Gold Award.
Epsom and Ewell High School is located within the Epsom cluster.
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