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  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    9 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    1 April 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Deputy headteacher

Visa sponsorship

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Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: Full time, Monday - Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£57,979 - £63,888

What skills and experience we're looking for

Person Specification for Deputy Headteacher at Waltham Leas Primary Academy

The applicant will be required to safeguard and promotethe welfare of children and young people.

Selection decisions will be based on the criteria below. At each stage of the process an assessment will be made by the panel to determine the extent to which the criteria have been met and the ability to fulfil the job description for the post.

Candidates failing to meet any of the essential criteria will automatically be excluded.

The appointment panel will use a combination of assessment tools to determine each candidate’s suitability and the extent to which the criteria have been met. These assessment tools include (but are not limited to) the application form (A), supporting statement (S), information gathered during the interview process (I) and references (R).

Qualified teacher status - Essential

Degree - Essential (A)

Professional Development

Essential

Desirable

Source

Evidence of appropriate professional development for the role of deputy headteacher - Essential (A)

Has successfully undertaken appropriate Safeguarding training/ Designated Senior Person training - Essential (A)

School leadership and management experience

Evidence of direct involvement in school monitoring, self-evaluation and school improvement strategies - Essential (S,I,R)

Successful experience of leading one or more curriculum areas in the primary age range - Essential (S,I,R)

To have led a range of school initiatives - Essential (S,I,R)

Experience of working effectively within staff teams - Essential (S,I,R)

To have had responsibility for policy development and implementation - Desirable (S,I,R)

To have had experience of and ability to support other staff with their professional development (E.g. peer support, mentoring, delivering training) - Desirable (S,I,S)

Work positively with parents/carers - Essential (S,I,R)

To demonstrate an awareness of current national education policy - Essential (S,I,R)

Experience and knowledge of teaching

Experience of teaching in more than one school - Desirable (A)

To have taught in both EYFS/KS1 and KS2 - Desirable (A,S)

Thorough knowledge of whole school expectations regarding standards of teaching and learning within and across all 3 Key Stages in the primary phase - Essential (S, )I

Secure understanding of assessment strategies, data analysis and the use of assessment to accelerate progress -Essential (S, I, R)

To be able to exemplify how the needs of all pupils (SEN, Disadv, EAL) have been met through high quality teaching. -Essential (S, I, R)

Commitment to ensuring inclusion and addressing diversity positively - Essential (S, I, R)

Professional Attributes

Able to demonstrate a clear rationale for behaviour management and a proven track record of the effective implementation of a range of behaviour management strategies. -Essential (S, I, R)

Demonstrate an understanding, awareness and empathy for the needs of the pupils at Waltham Leas Primary Academy and how these could be met. -Essential (S, I)

An ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a range of audiences -Essential (S, I)

To be a leader of learning demonstrating, promoting and encouraging outstanding classroom practice. -Essential (S, I, R)

Show a good commitment to sustained attendance at work -Essential (S)

A commitment to personal professional development -Essential (S, I, R)

Ability to support and develop the vision of the school -Essential (S,I,R)

Personal Qualities

Demonstrate personal enthusiasm and commitment to leadership aimed at making a positive difference to children and young people -Essential (S, I, R)

Good sense of humour -Essential (S, I, R)

Ability to build and maintain quality relationships through interpersonal skills and effective communication with high levels of integrity and professionalism -Essential (S, I, R)

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks, make decisions and manage time effectively -Essential (S, I, R)

The ability to perform effectively under pressure -Essential (S, I, R)

Be aware of their own strengths and areas for development and listen to, and reflect constructively and act upon as appropriate, feedback from others -Essential (S, I, R)

Safeguarding

Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people -Essential (S, I, R)

The ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with young people -Essential (S, I, R)

Has up to date knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with and protection of children and young people -Essential (S, I, R)

Work proactively and co-operate with relevant agencies to protect young people - Essential (S, I, R)

Professional Skills

Each candidate will be expected to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of working within and towards the National Standards of Excellence for Headteachers.

Confidential References

Positive recommendation from all referees, including current Headteacher - Essential

Application Form and Supporting Statement

The form must be fully completed and legible. The supporting statement should be clear, concise and related to the specific post.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

  • A positive, friendly working environment alongside a professional, hardworking, motivated team of teachers and support staff

  • Excellent opportunities to develop and enhance your leadership skills on your journey to headship

  • Opportunities to work alongside colleagues of our Alliance partner schools

  • Fantastic Children!

Visits to the school are strongly recommended.

The successful postholder will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers

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 Waltham Leas Primary Academy

School type
Academy, ages 5 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
423 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 11
Ofsted report
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School website
Waltham Leas Primary Academy website
Email address
office@walthamleas.net
Phone number
01472822419
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JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPUTY HEAD TEACHER
Waltham Leas Primary Academy

This appointment is subject to the current conditions of employment of Deputy Head Teachers contained in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, the Education Act 1997, the required standards for Qualified Teacher Status, other current educational legislation and the school’s articles of government.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the Head Teacher and member of staff and will be reviewed annually.

The post holder, in addition to the requirements of a class teacher, will be required to undertake the following areas of responsibility and key tasks:

A. Strategic direction and development of the school - in cooperation with, and under the direction of, the Head Teacher to:

support the vision, ethos and policies of the school and promote high levels of achievement;
support the creation and implementation of the school development plan within the national and local context, and to take sole responsibility for appropriately delegated aspects of it;
contribute to the evaluation of the effectiveness of school policies procedures and action plans;
ensure that parents/carers are well informed about the curriculum; pupil achievement and the contribution they can make to their children’s education and the wider life of the school;
enable the views of both parents/carers and children to be heard and valued;
to promote opportunities for networking and connectivity with other schools.

B. Teaching and learning - to:

take responsibility for the development, monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of the curriculum;
support the Head Teacher in the monitoring of the quality of education and children’s achievement including the analysis of data;
support the Head Teacher in developing links with parents/carers, other schools, educational institutions and the wider community, including business and industry, in order to enhance the quality of education and children’s personal development;
model good practice and mentor colleagues in order to provide continuing professional development.

C. Leading and managing staff - to:

support the Head Teacher to ensure the continuation of positive working relationships between all staff;
delegate appropriately and evaluate outcomes;
support the Head Teacher in the implementation of the school’s performance management policy.

D. Effective deployment of staff and resources - to:

support the Head Teacher in the appointment, deployment and development of staff to make the most effective use of their skills, expertise and experience to ensure that all staff have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities;
manage the school effectively in the absence of the Head Teacher;
work with the Head Teacher to establish priorities for the effective deployment of resources.

E. General - to:

provide information and advice to the Head Teacher and governing body and support proper accountability and compliance processes throughout the school;
promote equal opportunities within the school and to seek to ensure the implementation of the school’s equal opportunities policy.

F. Specific responsibilities - to;

take on specific tasks related to the day to day administration and organisation of the school;

School specific responsibilities and tasks:

take on any additional responsibilities which might from time to time be determined by the Head Teacher.

Arranging a visit to Waltham Leas Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@walthamleas.net.

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