Deputy Headteacher - Student Learning

Testwood School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3ZW

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  28 March 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher, deputy or assistant headteacher
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L18 (£67,351) - L22 (£74,283)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an inspirational Deputy Headteacher to oversee all aspects of student learning. As Deputy Headteacher for Student Learning you will be able:

• To lead the development of all aspect of the school’s curriculum in its widest sense
• To lead on strategies to improve student attainment and progress and student attitudes to learning
• To lead and work collaboratively on whole-school responsibilities central to the leadership and management of the school. Other specific responsibilities will be determined on appointment reflecting the experience and expertise of the candidate alongside the needs of the school
• To provide effective leadership, professional direction and guidance to the school community, including trustees.
• To deputise for and be responsible for some of the professional duties of the Headteacher in the event of their absence.
• Under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher to carry out the professional duties of a teacher as specified in the current School Teachers’ Pay & Conditions Document (STPCD)

All members of the Senior Leadership Team are expected:

• To be responsible for the welfare and safety of students and staff
• To manage the day to day activities of the school
• To be an excellent classroom practitioner
• To participate actively in the full life of the school
• To be highly visible and a role model for staff and students alike
• To ensure the day to day management of order and discipline so that high levels of behaviour and courtesy are maintained
• To line mange curriculum areas and pastoral staff

What the school offers its staff

Please visit our website for further information of the school at www.testwoodschool.co.uk

Should you wish to visit the school or talk to the Headteacher Designate prior to application then we would welcome the opportunity to meet you and show you around our school.

If you would like to arrange a conversation with Tim Webber, Headteacher Designate, then please call 02380 862146 or email jbaker@testwoodschool.co.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

Testwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jbaker@testwoodschool.co.uk

About Testwood School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 803 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Testwood School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: jbaker@testwoodschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 02380 862146
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/testwood-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Testwood School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jbaker@testwoodschool.co.uk.

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