Deputy Headteacher
Gosforth Central Middle School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1UNThis job expired on 22 April 2024
Start date details
Autumn Term 2024
Closing date
22 April 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2, Key stage 3
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.44 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £63,430 - £69,970
Pay scale
- L13 - L17
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is a re-advertised post, previous applicants need not apply.
As of September 2024, we have a rare leadership opportunity; Gosforth Central Middle School is seeking to appoint a highly effective senior leader to join us as Deputy Headteacher. The successful candidate will play a huge part in accelerating the development of the school on our journey to excellent educational and pastoral provision.
Our successful candidate will be a talented, inspiring and highly motivated leader. Personal qualities such as passion, commitment and a can-do attitude is incumbent to the role. Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate to a range of stakeholders is essential. We are looking for an experienced professional who can demonstrate impact of strategic leadership, excellent management and a proven track record of success in raising standards. The post will require strategic leadership in the areas of assessment and data analysis.
This is an exciting time to join our leadership team with our expansion from four form to five form entry completed and the opening of our new Year 5 block in September 2024.This post provides a rare career opportunity to be part of our forward-thinking learning community and to play a critical role in the next phase of the school’s development.
What the school offers its staff
You will be joining a supportive, collaborative, and passionate School Team who are committed to developing reflective young people who are on the journey of making sense of the complex world around them.
- Our pupils are the motivation for all that we do at GCMS. We embed high aspirations and a growth mindset in all pupils.
- We embed our GRIT values in all we do.
- We are committed to excellence in teaching and learning, and we offer ongoing professional development opportunities, enhanced PPA time, and a supportive and inclusive school community.
- Our truly broad and balanced curriculum is supported by excellent facilities, including a drama studio, sports hall, music room and science labs.
- We believe in equipping our pupils for the future and provide each child with a Chromebook to support their learning both at school and at home.
- Pupil and staff wellbeing is of the utmost importance to us: Place to Be provides our wellbeing support, ensuring a whole school approach
Further details about the role
Visiting our school is essential. Candidates can arrange a visit to the school by contacting recruitment@gosforthcent.newcastle.sch.uk.
For any questions or to discuss the post further, please contact Deeanne Smith (Headteacher) on 0191 2851793 or recruitment@gosforthcent.newcastle.sch.uk.
Commitment to safeguarding
Gosforth Central Middle school is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS certificate and a range of other recruitment checks.
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About Gosforth Central Middle School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 9 to 13
- Education phase
- View all Middlejobs
- School size
- 572 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@gosforthcent.newcastle.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0191 285 1793
Arranging a visit to Gosforth Central Middle School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@gosforthcent.newcastle.sch.uk.
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