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Deputy Headteacher

Summerswood Primary School, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 2DW

This job expired on 9 October 2024 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  January 2025 or sooner

• Closing date

  9 October 2024 at 8am

• Date listed

  25 July 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £56,126.00 - £63,187.00 Annually (FTE)

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Join the Leadership Team at Summerswood Primary School: Deputy Headteacher Vacancy

Are you a dedicated educational leader ready to make a significant impact in an improving primary school ? Do you have the vision and skills to help shape the future of our students and school community? If so, Summerswood Primary School invites you to apply for the position of Deputy Headteacher.

About Us: Summerswood Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive learning community committed to providing exceptional education and support to our students. We pride ourselves on our collaborative spirit and unwavering dedication to student well-being and achievement.

The Role: As Deputy Headteacher, you will be a key member of our Leadership Team, sharing with the Headteacher the responsibility of leading and managing the school. Your role will encompass strategic planning, curriculum development, staff management, and fostering a positive school culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Work with the Headteacher and governors to shape the vision and strategic direction of the school, ensuring continuous improvement and development.
• School Development: Play a major role in formulating, monitoring, and evaluating the School Development Plan, leading on policy development, and managing staff resources.
• Curriculum and Assessment: Lead on curriculum design and development, ensuring it meets the needs of our students and enables effective progression. Oversee assessment strategies, using data to drive improvement and support student progress.
• Behaviour Management: Lead initiatives to maintain and improve our school's behaviour policies, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all students.
• Teaching and Learning: Sustain high expectations and excellent practice in teaching and learning throughout the school. Monitor and evaluate teaching quality and pupil achievement, setting targets for improvement. Be a role modelling in teaching a class 2 days a week.
• Staff Development: Lead and manage staff performance, support professional development, and inspire and empower staff to achieve challenging outcomes.
• Day-to-Day Management: Assist in the day-to-day running of the school, maintaining a high profile around the school, and deputising for the Headteacher when necessary.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative and supportive staff community.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A dynamic and welcoming school environment.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of our students.

About You: We are looking for a dedicated and experienced educational leader who:

• Has a proven track record in curriculum development and assessment.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and management skills.
• Is committed to creating a positive and inclusive school culture.
• Is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners.
• Can uphold high standards of integrity, loyalty, discretion, and professionalism.
• Is able to support and implement the strategic vision of the Headteacher and Governing Body.

Safeguarding Commitment: Summerswood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold all relevant procedures. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are eager to meet applicants and encourage visits. Please contact us to arrange a visit to see our school in action.

Join us at Summerswood Primary School and help shape the future of our students!

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 Summerswood Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 368 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Summerswood Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/summerswood-primary-school (opens in new tab)

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