Deputy Headteacher

Marden Vale CofE Academy, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9BD

31 days remaining to apply

• Expected start date

  1 January 2023

• Application deadline

  16 September 2022 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 July 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Senior leader
• Key stages: Early years, KS1, KS2
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Salary: L4 – L8 £45,434 - £50,151

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Marden Vale is an exciting and stimulating place to be. We are at a critical point in our journey to an Outstanding school. Key to our journey is our Deputy Headteacher. We are looking for person with drive, determination and passion, to keep us moving forward seamlessly.

Working with our fantastic Headteacher, Louise Scrivens, you will be valued, supported and challenged in equal measure as we look to deliver the very best education for our children. Our commitment is to support you in your professional development and towards the next successful steps in your career.

This role would suit an experienced Deputy Headteacher or senior / middle leader who is keen to broaden their experience and make a significant contribution to school-wide development. You need to be ready to hit the ground running and be prepared for the challenges ahead – this is a real opportunity to make an impact within the school and the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust.

You will be an excellent teacher with great communication, excellent teamwork skills and a desire to see accelerated progress. You will be a leader who is able to motivate and inspire the staff team, within a caring Christian culture.

Applying for the job

If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process. We encourage visits to our academies, and these can be arranged between yourself and the school.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. Interviews are to be confirmed and further details about the interview process will be emailed to the candidates in good time.

Marden Vale CE Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed

Supporting documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Deputy Headteacher Recruitment Pack Marden Vale.pdf - 1.17 MB (opens in a new tab)

About Marden Vale CofE Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 182 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in a new tab)
• School website: Marden Vale CofE Academy website (opens in a new tab)
• Contact email: admin@mardenvale.dsat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/marden-vale-cofe-academy (opens in a new tab)

Marden Vale currently has 186 children on roll across 7 classes, 2 resource base rooms. We have fantastic resources that are used to make sure children achieve their full potential. These not only include our team of hardworking staff but also our pastoral team and fantastic outside facilities including forest school area and large outdoor stage.

In September 2015, to strengthen our drive for continued school improvement alongside our thirst for greater collaborative working, we joined the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust (DSAT). To find out more about DSAT please visit www.dsat.org.uk

Part of the reason for joining a Diocesan Trust was to respect and develop our church school status. We have good links with the clergy of St Mary’s Church. As well as clergy leading some worship within our school, we also hold services in church, support community events and use the church as a learning resource for our children.

Arranging a visit to Marden Vale CofE Academy

We welcome visits to our school, please contact the office on 01249 813505 to arrange a mutually convenient date and time.

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