Deputy Headteacher

Lumbertubs Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 8HZ

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  4th January 2024

• Closing date

  2 October 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £50,807.00 Annually (FTE) L4

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Lumbertubs Primary is an exciting and welcoming school in which to work. The school is part of the Campfire Education Trust. We have high expectations of our children and we want to recruit staff who are dedicated to providing high quality teaching and learning.  We provide a happy, safe, exciting learning environment where children develop a love of learning. Our school has recently been judged good by Ofsted (January 2023) and we would like our new Deputy Headteacher to join us on the next stage of our journey.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, who has the ability to share, model and demonstrate the key characteristics of effective teaching and learning.

You will play an integral role in coaching and developing staff and you will support the Headteacher in the logistical and strategical management of the school.

As the Deputy Headteacher you will be specifically responsible for:

Improving the quality of teaching and learning

The successful candidate will have

• A proven track record of raising attainment and standards at senior leader level

A commitment to raising standards for all our studentsA passion for teaching and learningThe ability to lead and motivate a team of staffThe ability to inspire our childrenAn innovative approach to problem solvingA strategic and collaborative approach to school improvement

In return we can offer you:

• A positive ethos and truly amazing children who always aim for the top
• A vibrant and diverse school community
• Friendly, supportive colleagues who are committed to continuous improvement
• A warm, caring and supportive environment in which to develop your career
• Opportunities to work in collaboration with other local schools and the Campfire Education Trust

Visits to watch shortlisted candidate's teach  in their own school will take place week commencing 2nd October.

Lumbertubs Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including: an enhanced DBS, references and the right to work in the UK.

We welcome applications from experienced leaders as well as those looking to take the next step in their career.  If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience we would like to hear from you. 

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged, please contact the school office on 01604 408147 to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Commitment to safeguarding

Lumbertubs Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including: an enhanced DBS, references and the right to work in the UK.

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Skilled worker visa sponsorship is not available for this job.

About Lumbertubs Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 241 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Lumbertubs Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lumbertubs-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Aim for the Top
Enjoy, Respect, Achieve
Lumbertubs Primary is a caring school where learners, parents, staff and the wider community are welcomed, valued and respected. We provide a happy, safe, exciting learning environment where children develop a love of learning. At Lumbertubs Primary School we believe every child is entitled to become a confident and independent learner who is equipped with the skills to lead a successful and rewarding life. Learners at Lumbertubs enjoy challenge, are determined to succeed and are proud of their achievements

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