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This job expired on 13 September 2024

  • Job start date

    1 January 2025

  • Closing date

    13 September 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    23 August 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Deputy headteacher

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Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: Full time, Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Leadership pay range: L7 to L11

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to join us on our Voyage of Discovery to nurture students to become lifelong learners. We are looking for someone who:

  • Is an excellent teacher who can lead, support and inspire our staff;
  • Is highly motivated and organised;
  • Has experience of leading initiatives that have had positive impact on pupil progress and attainment and have raised standards;
  • Is passionate about the curriculum and about how children learn;
  • Has experience of leading a team and has excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Enjoys working with children with a variety of strengths and needs;
  • Will work as part of a team to lead and help to drive school improvement.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer you:

  • A committed, enthusiastic and friendly staff team supported by an effective and ambitious governing board;
  • A lovely school site, with extensive grounds, located in a beautiful spot between the sea and the Downs;
  • The opportunity to work in an exciting and successful setting with a vibrant school community and supportive parents and carers;
  • Friendly, happy and well-behaved children who are excited about learning;
  • A commitment to your continuing professional development.

Further details about the role

If you are an experienced, dynamic, motivated and confident leader who is looking for the next step in your career, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to work in a different setting and widen your experience.

Application information is available from the school by emailing enq@saltdean.brighton-hove.sch.uk. If you have any questions regarding the role, or wish to visit us before applying, please contact Katie Dench on 01273 303358. Visits to come and see us are strongly recommended.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 13th September. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 18th September

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 Saltdean Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
566 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Phone number
01273 303358

Saltdean is a popular, happy and caring school. We are situated near the centre of Saltdean village, within easy commuting distance of Brighton and Hove. We are proud to be based in the heart of our local community and our families are very supportive of our work. The school is currently three forms of entry but will be reducing to two over the coming years.

The school was inspected in April 2024 and was judged to be a good school in all areas, with the definite prospect of some outstanding elements in future inspections. The report highlighted many strengths. It says that “The school has created an atmosphere where pupils and adults feel valued and nurtured.” The inspectors also commented that “Behaviour is very good… relationships between adults and pupils are warm and respectful”. The also noted that “the school has put together an inspiring curriculum, that enthuses pupils to want to learn more.”

Arranging a visit to Saltdean Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enq@saltdean.brighton-hove.sch.uk.

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