Deputy Headteacher

Seymour Primary School, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9ES

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher, deputy or assistant headteacher
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 32.5
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L5-L10

What skills and experience we're looking for

Seymour Primary is a successful Crawley primary school and currently has 490 children on roll. Seymour is part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), the largest multi-academy trust in the south and east of England who pride themselves on being an employer of choice, Being part of #oneTKATfamily is integral to our ambition and success. Seymour Primary has a mixture of 2 and 3 classes per year group and achieved an Ofsted rating of “GOOD” in December 2018. The school is led and managed by 2 Co-Headteachers and has a culture of continuous improvement for all. Their expertise in teaching and learning and standards in core subjects is recognised across TKAT. Therefore, the school is frequented by visitors who want to see dynamic and effective teaching and learning in action. The school uses Talk for Writing, Read Write Inc and the Mathematics Mastery Programme. This ensures all children have the strongest foundations in Reading, Writing and Maths. The key priorities for the schools development have been embedding our wider curriculum and developing subject leadership; ensuring there is equity for all children; and creating a cohesive English curriculum.Seymour Primary is committed to improving the life chances of every child striving to remove barriers created by social inequality and have a dedicated programme of support for disadvantaged children.

What the school offers its staff

Seymour Primary is also committed to provide clear and exciting career progression for staff - opportunities to lead, work across TKAT, study for external qualifications are actively encouraged.

What we can offer:

• The potential to make a significant difference to children’s learning
• The chance to join a dynamic team
• Outstanding professional development
• A well-resourced, attractive working environment
• Enthusiastic, well behaved children who are keen to learn

We need a leader who Is a teaching and learning expert Has experience of curriculum design Is committed to their own professional development Has experience of coaching, mentoring and having “challenging” conversations and is an excellent communicator and confident in communicating with the wider TKAT community.

Visits are most welcome - contact the office 01293 533198 to arrange an appointment

Co Headteacher: Carol Collins 07714 611220 Co Headteacher: Emma Eardley 07714 611224

Closing date for applications: 15/05/2023

Interviews: 22/05/23

Commitment to safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic; this includes applicants wishing to work flexibly.

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About Seymour Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 465 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Seymour Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hr@tkat.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/seymour-primary-school (opens in new tab)

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