Deputy Headteacher
Gomersal Primary School, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 4PX8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
4 October 2024 at 3pm
Date listed
20 September 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
Pay scale
- L6-L10
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a professional individual who:
• Will demonstrate and reinforce the values of the school
• Has proven experience of excellent primary practice and is an exceptional teacher
• Has high aspirations for every member of the school community
• Is knowledgeable in assessment and able to use data to inform practice
• Is passionate about ensuring a high-quality curriculum and is committed to leadership of this aspect
• Recognises they are an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team, shaping and executing the school development plan
• Is committed to Safeguarding in the role of DSL
• Effectively leads the professional development of teams
• Is committed to their own professional development and willing to undertake training for headship (NPQH)
• Operates strategically and systematically and takes calculated risks
• Leads, challenges and motivates others
• Is committed to working hard as part of a team, demonstrating a commitment to working in partnership with all stakeholders – staff, parents, pupil, governors and the wider community
• Has the ability to challenge underperformance
• Has exceptional interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer:
• Enthusiastic children that are keen to learn
• A supportive school community
• A dedicated and hard-working staff team who are keen to continue to promote inclusive teaching
• Families that engage with the school and are supportive of the aims for their children
• An effective Governing Body who are proactive and work in the best interests of the children
• Being an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team
• Excellent CPD opportunities, including support for the National Professional Qualification for Headteachers
• A school with a vibrant learning environment and extensive school grounds
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.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@gomersalprimaryschool.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Gomersal Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 398 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Gomersal Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@gomersalprimaryschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01274879313
Arranging a visit to Gomersal Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@gomersalprimaryschool.co.uk.
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