Deputy Headteacher

Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School, Wells-Next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1JG

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2024

• Closing date

  8 May 2024 at 1pm

• Date listed

  28 March 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £53,380.00 - £58,959.00 Annually (Actual)

Deputy Headteacher job summary

The Wensum Trust is seeking to appoint an outstanding Deputy Headteacher to join an experienced and enthusiastic leadership team committed to a programme of continuous improvement at Wells Primary and Nursery School.

The school is a thriving Nursery and Primary school set in the beautiful location of North Norfolk, with a wealth of community projects and events for all staff and pupils to participate in. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced teacher who will work as part of our school team to help deliver our vision of the school being 'anchored in the community and setting sail for success’. Our vision and values drive everything that we do, so we are looking for someone who aligns with our approach.

The successful applicant will have:

• A proven record of raising attainment and making a difference
• Excellent leadership skills
• The ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the school
• Outstanding classroom practitioner skills which inspire, challenge, support and empower others to drive our school forward.
• Excellent organisational and inter-personal skills
• A clear vision, energy and commitment to all aspects of school life
• Experience in a leadership role

We work to our strengths and take every opportunity to do the very best for our children and their families.

As part of The Wensum Trust, we believe that our shared duty is to help every child to develop into high achieving, confident, healthy, caring and resilient members of their family and community. We want our schools to be healthy environments where both children and staff can develop and where strong, positive relationships are key. Our school, therefore, practices a relational approach with children, our families and our communities. We are particularly interested in working with people who share Our Qualities; who will work effectively and flexibly as part of a team.

For further information on this vacancy and our school, please contact Rachel Stroulger on head@wells-next-the-sea.norfolk.sch.uk

Safer Recruitment

The Wensum Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Wensum Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act 1974 and all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as 'spent' must be declared. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks.

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 Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 225 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School website (opens in new tab)
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