Deputy Headteacher - Freeland CE Primary School
Freeland Church of England Primary School, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 8HX30 days remaining to apply
Job start date
21 April 2025
Closing date
20 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 December 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: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L1- 5
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher status
- Degree or equivalent
- Evidence of additional further educational qualifications
- Commitment to further professional development
Experience
- At least 5 years successful teaching experience in the primary age range
- Leadership experience/Deputy/Senior Management/Middle management level in the primary age range
- Outstanding classroom practitioner with evidence of innovative teaching
- Experience of a working across the primary age range
- Experience of working with and involving school Governors
- Experience of working with & developing links with the community
Knowledge & Understanding
- Confident use of ICT
- Up to date knowledge & understanding of the current national education agenda
- Understanding of how children and adults learn and effectively apply their learning
- Knowledge and understanding of data analysis and the ability to use data to set targets for school improvement
Leadership skills
To assist the Head in leading a medium-sized primary school with over 15 staff with ambition for further improvement:
This will require the ability to:
1.Implement curriculum change
2.Lead and manage people to work both individually and in teams
3.Delegate and monitor effectively
4.Aid the head to initiate and manage change & improvement in pursuit of strategic objectives
5.Strong leadership and motivational skills to support the processes of change
6.Seek advice & support when necessary
7.Deal sensitively with people and resolve conflicts
- Evidence of successful development planning
- Evidence of effective teaching, assessment and target setting
- Evidence of supporting a school with its performance management policy
Decision-making skills
- Ability to investigate, resolve problems & make decisions
(This will include an ability tocollect and weigh evidence, make judgements and take decisions in line with good educational practice)
- Think creatively & imaginatively to solve problems and identify opportunities
Communication Skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and take into account, where appropriate, the views of others
(This will include an ability to:Effectively communicate orally and in writing to a range of audiences, especially parents and be able to negotiate and consult)
Self Management Skills
- Ability to plan time and organise work effectively
(This will include an ability to prioritise and manage time, work under pressure and meet deadlines and be self motivating and set personal goals)
- Ability to communicate clearly and take into account, where appropriate, the views of others
(This will include an ability to:
Effectively communicate orally and in writing to a range of audiences, especially parents and be able to negotiate and consult)
School Ethos
Ability to support and help develop a vision for high quality education which promotes spiritual, moral and cultural development
- Ability to ensure that the school atmosphere is welcoming and that parents are encouraged to take an active part in the life of the school and their child’s education
Personal attributes
- Adaptability to changing circumstances and ideas
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Reliability and integrity
- Sense of humour
Outside interests, experiences or skills beyond teaching
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer the successful candidate:
• Well behaved, polite pupils who are keen to learn
• A friendly and vibrant team of staff who are committed to continuous development
• Career pathways and leadership development within the EPA
• Access to CPD within the Trust and beyond.
• Supportive parents, governors and wider stakeholders.
Commitment to safeguarding
Eynsham Partnership Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office.3208@freeland.oxon.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Freeland Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 127 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office.3208@freeland.oxon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01993 881707
Freeland CE Primary School is a happy, small village school in Oxfordshire, and is part of Eynsham Partnership Academy. We currently have approximately 150 pupils on roll with six classes. Our core purpose is to provide a safe, happy and caring environment in which our children can achieve high expectations spiritually, socially and academically.
Arranging a visit to Freeland Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office.3208@freeland.oxon.sch.uk.
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