Deputy Headteacher

Westfield Junior School, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0LT

4 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  17 April 2023

• Closing date

  6 February 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 January 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher, deputy or assistant headteacher
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 32.5 Hours Per Week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £53,973 - £59,558
• Pay scale: L9 - L13

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an ambitious and charismatic leader who has proven leadership experience and can evidence their impact on sustained school improvement

The successful candidate will:

• Contribute to the development of the school’s vision, ethos, values, and strategic direction
• Assist the Headteacher in leading and managing the school
• Play a significant role under the strategic direction of the Headteacher in formulating, implementing, and monitoring the School Improvement Plan and aims of the school
• Have oversight of SEND and inclusion across the school, including our Specialist Resource Base and Pastoral Hub
• Have a teaching commitment equivalent up to 0.5 FTE, depending on the needs of the school

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer the successful candidate:

• High expectations for themselves colleaguesand all children
• A warm and welcoming school community
• A dedicated staff team who support each other
• A positive working environment where everyone is valued and staff well-beingis important
• A vibrant school community with enthusiasticand well-behaved children who enjoy learning
• High quality professional support and development

Commitment to safeguarding

Westfield Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Applying for the job

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DHT Advert.pdf - 336 KB (opens in new tab)

Deputy Headteacher Person Specification.pdf - 112 KB (opens in new tab)

Deputy Headteacher Job Description.pdf - 213 KB (opens in new tab)

About Westfield Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 378 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Westfield Junior School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@westfield-jun.leics.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01455 637437
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westfield-junior-school-hinckley (opens in new tab)

Local Authority Maintained 3 form entry Junior School with an additional Specialist Resource Base for up to 25 pupils with Communication and Interaction Needs.

Arranging a visit to Westfield Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@westfield-jun.leics.sch.uk.

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