Deputy Headteacher
Prince of Wales Primary School, Enfield, EN3 6HGThis job expired on 31 January 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
31 January 2022 at 9am
Date listed
6 January 2022
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
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership scale 14 - 18 Outer London
Deputy Headteacher job summary
An exciting, new chapter is starting at Prince of Wales Primary School. We are looking to appoint an inspirational leader to bring their passion and creativity to build on our successful Ofsted in June 2021.
Prince of Wales is a large, forward thinking Primary School in a diverse multi-cultural area. Our well-resourced school is rich in extended, outdoor learning opportunities thanks to its strategic location, steeped in history, that benefits from excellent public transport and road links in and out of London. We also have ample on-site parking.
If you would like to be a dynamic part of a new leadership team that strengthens our relationship with the local community, we warmly welcome your application.
The successful candidate will be a talented teacher in their own right who is enthusiastic to develop excellent teaching and learning, can provide clear, inspirational, ideas for raising educational standards throughout the school and has the ability to inspire and motivate all staff and pupils to achieve their full potential. Our school has lots of opportunities and ideas for change, so this is a well-timed opportunity for a new deputy to join a professional and supportive team and really make a difference as we continue to move the school further forward.
The successful candidate will have:
• proven leadership and management skills with a commitment to the school’s vision and a belief in a values-based primary school education
• strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with pupils, parents, staff and the wider local community
• the passion and skills to support teacher development and learning so that all pupils are able to reach their full potential
• the ability to adapt to an ever changing educational environment to ensure sustainability of the school and maintain the quality of education provided
• a proven ability to continuously monitor and implement new developments and practices in education to improve outcomes for children
• a strength in curriculum, assessment and data analysis and how this is used to inform and plan next steps of learning
• the ability to recognise and demonstrate outstanding classroom practice for pupils of all ability levels
• a collaborative focus with the ability to develop and nurture effective partnerships with other schools
We can offer:
• an exciting opportunity to recruit new AHTs with the Headteacher and work as part of a developing senior leadership team committed to developing an inspiring curriculum which is motivating, relevant and accessible to all
• the opportunity to develop and grow your skills, strengths and leadership
• a strong, conscientious and enthusiastic staff team who work together to provide the best education and support for our pupils
• a welcoming, friendly school with enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and work hard
• the opportunity to innovate and be forward thinking
• a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
• a knowledgeable and committed governing body who provide constructive challenge and effective support to the leadership team
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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About Prince of Wales Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 579 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@princeofwales.enfield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01992762840
Prince of Wales Primary School opened in 1950 and is situated in Enfield Lock, North East of the London Borough of Enfield. Our 3-form school benefits from extensive grounds including gardens, pond, sports fields, playgrounds and environmental areas. The local environment offers a variety of historical, rural and industrial resources which provide an excellent stimulus for historical, geographical and science studies. Through the road, rail, bus and cycle networks the school has good access to the borough, the Capital, outer London boroughs and our neighbouring Counties of Hertfordshire and Essex. The School works closely with a range of stakeholders and agencies to provide the best education for our children and support for families and the local community.
We benefit from the cultural diversity within our continuously changing local and wider community and have established rich partnerships which support our children’s development and broaden their experiences. We are an inclusive School that has high aspirations for all our children’s achievements; regardless of their learning abilities, background or prior education. Our pupils are taught and coached to be resilient to the many challenges in their lives; overall they are well motivated and ambitious. We have used Pivotal training to inform our positive behaviour strategies and rules: be ready, be safe, be respectful.
Arranging a visit to Prince of Wales Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@princeofwales.enfield.sch.uk.
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