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Deputy Headteacher

Merrow Junior School, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2SG

2 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 January 2024

• Closing date

  4 October 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 July 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Full Time (32.5h per week)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership Scale (Fringe Area) L4 - L9

What skills and experience we're looking for

To support our Executive Headteacher we are seeking;

• An energetic leader with an ambitious vision for our future;
• An excellent communicator who will inspire and work in partnership with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider school community;
• An individual committed to providing a rich, creative and challenging curriculum which meets the learning needs of all children;
• An outstanding practitioner who leads by example setting high standards for self, school and others.

Full details can be found in the accompanying application pack

What the school offers its staff

Merrow Schools Federation is an exciting, vibrant and rewarding place to work. We are committed to high standards and a real sense of community. We will be offering you a dedicated and talented staff, a forward thinking, committed and encouraging governing body as well as excellent professional development and support.

Commitment to safeguarding

Merrow Schools Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring System check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks. We are also committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please complete the online application.

Skilled worker visa sponsorship is not available for this job.

Upload additional documents

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

MSF - DHT - Applicant Covering Letter - Jul23.pdf - 243 KB (opens in new tab)

MSF - Deputy Headteacher Advert 2023.pdf - 556 KB (opens in new tab)

MSF - DHT Recruitment Pack 2023.pdf - 454 KB (opens in new tab)

About Merrow Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 240 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Merrow Junior School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: smay@merrowfederation.school
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bushy-hill-junior-school (opens in new tab)

Merrow Junior School (formerly known as Bushy Hill) is a two-form entry, Foundation Junior School on the outskirts of Guildford, Surrey. Merrow Juniors is part of Merrow Schools Federation which incorporates Merrow CofE Infant School (which is a feeder for the Junior school). The two schools in the Federation are located 5 minutes apart Our Federation mission is “Together we Grow” and we work as a community of staff, parents and governors to ensure the best possible learning environment for the children. At Merrow Juniors we are proud to be a caring and supportive school which provides every child with a wealth of opportunities.

Arranging a visit to Merrow Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email smay@merrowfederation.school.

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