Deputy Headteacher (Primary Lead)
George Mitchell School, London, E10 5DNThis job expired on 25 September 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Autumn Term
Closing date
25 September 2023 at 9am
Date listed
12 September 2023
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours/52.14 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £74,249 - £81,526
Pay scale
- L20-L24
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Deputy Head teacher is expected to deputise for and support the Head teacher with regard to internal organisation and management of the school, take a leading role in the coordination of the whole school and uphold, through personal example, the philosophy on which the school’s life is based ‘More is in me’ and its values.
Main areas of responsibility:
- Deputising for the Head teacher
- Working with Assistant Head teachers to raise achievement across the whole school
- Providing clear strategic direction to further improve the quality of education at the school.
- Oversee assessment and report data
- Oversee the design of the curriculum, in light of current and proposed changes
What the school offers its staff
Impact Fridays
The primary and secondary have recently introduced ‘Impact Fridays’ with a pacier day and an earlier finish for students, allowing everyone a pleasant start to the weekend. On Fridays, the school day finishes at 1.15pm in the primary and 1.30pm in the secondary.
Staff activities
There are a number of enjoyable activities that take place after school for those staff who wish to get involved – these include yoga, badminton and other sporting activities.
There are also a number of staff social events.
Free access to our employee support helpline
All staff and their families have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which can offer confidential support on a range of issues including legal, financial, medical, consumer and counselling.
Travel and Transport
Local transport links are good through tube and bus networks. Leyton Midland Road Overground station is a 5 minute walk away. There is parking on both sites.
IT Support and Working Environment
IT support for staff is good. There is good provision and access to computers in school for staff to use. Staff can also access documents and drives with remote access facilities.
All curriculum areas have an office and storage space. Staff are mostly sited in curriculum or year specific classrooms.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About George Mitchell School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 16
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 1003 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- George Mitchell School website
- Email address
- samara.bradford@georgemitchellschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02085396198
Arranging a visit to George Mitchell School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email samara.bradford@georgemitchellschool.co.uk.
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