Deputy Headteacher
St Hugh's CofE Primary School, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 5NZThis job expired on 26 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
26 April 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L 7-11
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Trust, Governors and Headteacher are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher with strong leadership skills to help drive the school forward on its journey of improvement. We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher, to work with our committed, caring and hardworking staff, as we further develop our educational provision to raise aspirations and a love of learning for all. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside the Headteacher and empower an amazing team to achieve its vision.
High aspirations, a caring nature and being an exceptional role model to all are at the heart of everything we do and are reflected in our Vision Statement,
Be the change you want to see in the World.
We are looking for a strong, dynamic and inspirational leader who:
- Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of raising standards
- Has a sound knowledge of curriculum development
- Has a deep understanding of safeguarding procedures and practices
- Has experience of working in a school in an area of high deprivation and meeting the needs of all children
- has the vision and dedication to take on the challenge of joining the leadership team of this improving school
- is committed to serving our children, families and community
- has a love of learning, which will inspire staff and children
- will develop the learning culture of the school
- will challenge and empower staff to be the best they can be
- will foster children’s enjoyment of learning whilst ensuring high levels of achievement
- will develop the respectful and inclusive Christian ethos of our school
- is resilient, able to take on responsibility and meeting the challenges of leadership in a fast-paced and challenging environment
- has experience of effective behavior management systems
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- fantastic children who are eager to learn
- Governing Board which is fully committed to a brighter future for the whole school community
- support for your professional development
- support from both the Diocese and the Trust
- a committed and dedicated team of nurturing and child centered professionals
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24-hour advice line offering support on a range of life and work, money, and family issues.
- Onsite parking
Further details about the role
Applications to be received by school by: Friday 26th April 12pm.
Shortlisting will take on: Monday 29th April
Interviews will take place on: Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd May (Candidates will need to be prepared to be available on both days).
For further information or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the Headteacher, Mrs Jane Lisic. jane.lisic@st-hughs.oldham.sch.uk or School Business Manager Mrs Claire Byrne claire.byrne@st-hughs.oldham.sch.uk (0161 770 7320)
St Hugh’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, and enhanced DBS and satisfactory references. Please refer to the school website for the safer recruitment and safeguarding policy.
The school will carry out an online search as part of their due diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 (para 221).
Please note: Due to safer recruitment requirements, we cannot accept CVs. Please use the application form that accompanies this advertisement.
If you feel this may be the career opportunity you are looking for, please contact us and return any completed application forms to Email: info@st-hughs.oldham.sch.uk
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 Hugh's CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- Up to 236 pupils
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- St Hugh's CofE Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jane.lisic@st-hughs.oldham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 770 7320
St Hugh's is a one form entry primary school in Oldham with 224 children on role from Nursery to Year 6. We have high levels of pupil premium pupils, SEN and EAL. We believe in developing the whole pupil and giving them aspirations for the future. We are a Church of England School with a strong Christian Ethos. We have recently converted to an academy and joined the Crompton House Multi Academy Trust.
Arranging a visit to St Hugh's CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jane.lisic@st-hughs.oldham.sch.uk.
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