Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral)
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Salisbury, SP4 8FBThis job expired on 26 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
26 April 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 March 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: This is a full-time position
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L5-L8 (£52,072 – £56,080)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- Has the drive, vision and ambition to achieve excellence for all our pupils;
- Has proven leadership qualities and the ability to challenge, inspire and motivate colleagues;
- Is an imaginative, innovative, resourceful and decisive leader;
- Has an understanding of the current educational climate;
- Has good knowledge and awareness of Pastoral education, pupil/staff wellbeing and safeguarding;
- Is able to lead on all matters pertaining to pupil attendance and behaviour;
- Is an effective team member who can contribute positively to Pastoral care across the school community, including supporting the school’s military families;
- Has a positive, cheerful outlook with a good sense of humour;
- Is able to forge good relationships with students and staff;
- Is able to work hard and remain calm under pressure;
- Has a desire to work within the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) structure.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer the successful candidate:
- An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
- A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
- Opportunities for training and progression;
- The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
- A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.
Further details about the role
St Michael's Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint a compassionate and inspirational Deputy Headteacher to develop, deliver and lead pastoral care across our school, with effect from September 2024. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable teacher to take on a leadership role and build on the many established strengths of our school.
We are an open and inclusive primary school, educating children between the ages of 5 and 11 years. Located in the garrison town of Larkhill, Wiltshire, our school aims to spark interest, ignite a passion for learning and fire up ambition to inspire every child to recognise and exceed expectations. Our staff provide a challenging, yet nurturing, environment based on our Christian values and we are committed to learning outside the classroom, as much as inside; with regular trips planned and visitors invited in to help make the learning relevant and linked to both our local community and the wider world. In May 2022 we joined Acorn Education Trust, which has provided exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.
The role will involve supporting the Headteacher in managing staff and resources and formulating, implementing and monitoring progress towards the achievement of St Michael’s aims and objectives. The successful candidate will be expected to lead on areas including pastoral education (attendance and behaviour), pupil and staff wellbeing and safeguarding and will also take on the role of DSL within our school.
For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack.
To apply, please visit our TES vacancy page and click ‘Quick Apply’ to complete an application form.
Closing Date: Friday 26th April 2024 at 12pm
Interview Date: w/c Monday 29th April 2024
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, as part of the Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.
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.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Michael's Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 444 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@stmichaelsprimary.uk
- Phone number
- 01980 670268
St Michael's Primary School at Larkhill is a brand new, state of the art primary school with a beautiful new nursery.
We realise that we cannot possibly teach our pupils everything they need to know, but we are committed to ensuring we spark interest, ignite passion for learning and fire up ambition to inspire every child to recognise and exceed expectations. We able to do this with the fabulous facilities at the school which include extensive, beautifully landscaped grounds with a dedicated sports pitch and multi use games area.
St Michael's is committed to a curriculum that takes learning outside and is delighted to have areas like the meadow garden and exploration trail as outdoor learning areas.
St Michael's is an incredible school, not only the building but the individuals within it; providing children with the firm foundation they need to go out from here, standout in their communities and shine brightly in a rapidly changing world.
Arranging a visit to St Michael's Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@stmichaelsprimary.uk.
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