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Deputy Headteacher
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QNThis job expired on 18 May 2022
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
18 May 2022 at 9am
Date listed
29 April 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
- L9-12
Deputy Headteacher job summary
The leadership team of St Mary's C of E Primary School is looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher.
We are looking for a forward thinking, enthusiastic and experienced middle/senior leader to join our dedicated and innovative team, the deputy head will work closely with the headteacher and our assistant head teachers to continue to develop this good school.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step up to strategic school leadership and it may have a small teaching commitment. You will have the opportunity to lead developments within the school as we continue to build upon the things implemented during our recent changes in school leadership. We have recently received a good SIAMS inspection (March 2022) and will be looking for someone to lead on further developing the school's Christian distinctiveness.
We can offer you:
- Hardworking, dedicated, enthusiastic staff and children;
- A very well resourced school, with a supportive community as part of the Atlantic Coast Co-operative Trust (ACCT) and a member of the SWiFT;
- An experienced, resourceful and reflective leadership team fully supported by a forward thinking governing body.
You will:
- be expected to deputise for the Headteacher, and be in charge in her absence.
- Be committed to developing the opportunities for all pupils and staff;
- Be happy to support the Church of England ethos of our school though our school values;
- Be experienced in evaluating and supporting the development of a school strategically.
- Have had recent experience of contributing to school self-evaluation and improvement planning;
- Be an effective communicator with the ability to articulate our vision and commitment to education to all stakeholders including parents, staff and external agencies (OFSTED, SIAMs);
- Be dedicated to raising standards and removing barriers to learning for pupils with the ability to challenge each pupil from whatever their starting point;
- be able to lead on Performance management of staff.
- Have high expectations of yourself and pupils with a positive, can do and proactive nature;
- Have a clear understanding of safeguarding processes and procedures and experience of multi-agency working with a commitment to the success of every child.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Please contact the Headteacher for an application pack by emailing ntottle@stmarysce.co.uk.
Please apply by 9am on the closing date.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Mary's Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 393 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- ntottle@stmarysce.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01237 477288
St Mary's CE VC Primary is a 2 form entry primary school in the North Devon town of Bideford.
We have a large, well resourced site.
“Together we journey to a future of opportunity.”
Our vision is to give every child the skills and experiences they need for their next step in life. At St. Mary’s C of E Primary School, we aim to provide a high-quality education that develops children intellectually, socially, morally, physically and spiritually within a Christian environment. Through the school’s ethos and collective worship, we use the Bible as guidance, as teaching and as our compass. In our school, children learn to respect the diversity within their community, themselves, differences of others and their surroundings. Children will leave our school on the next part of their journey in life with the confidence and the ability to make responsible and appropriate choices. They aspire to be the best they can and are valued members of the community.
Arranging a visit to St Mary's Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ntottle@stmarysce.co.uk.
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