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Deputy Headteacher

Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 7AU

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Job start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
27 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 September 2024

Job details

Job role: Deputy headteacher
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Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: L6-L10

What skills and experience we're looking for

The children, staff and Governors of Wigan St. Andrew’s CE J&I School are seeking to appoint an outstanding practioner, manager and leader as our new Deputy Headteacher from January 2025. This role will have a teaching commitment as part of it.

MAIN PURPOSE: To work with the Headteacher to create, inspire and embody a distinctive Christian ethos and culture in this church school, embedding our Christian Vision that seeks to empower all stakeholders to experience “with God all things are possible” – Matthew 19:26.

This is a great opportunity for the right person looking to progress to a leadership position in a very positive and supportive environment. We have an extremely dedicated team of teachers and support staff who work effectively together and go above and beyond as part of our St. Andrew’s family. All staff are committed to ensuring every child is safe and has access to a quality curriculum through quality first teaching, ensuring all children are able to thrive, unlocking their true potential and enabling them to succeed as lifelong learners.

We wish to appoint:

§ a practising Christian with a strong faith and deep commitment to the Christian ethos of the school

§ a leader and innovator who encourages, enthuses and motivates the school community through excellent communication and interpersonal skills

§ a leader who sets high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

§ a leader who values all children as unique individuals and ensures that all children are resilient and able to achieve their full potential

§ a leader who can listen, nurture, inspire and empower staff to deliver the highest quality education

§ a leader who can maintain and develop partnerships between children, staff, parents and carers, Governors, the Church, other local schools and the wider community

Our Children would like someone who:

§ is kind, fair, helpful, happy and approachable

§ is strict but fair who treats everyone the same.

§ doesn’t get angry but remains calm when dealing with problems.

§ I can go to if I am feeling sad or worried.

§ visits our class occasionally, not just when someone is naughty.

§ is supportive and helps us and our teachers too.

§ is sensible and can lead the school well.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer:

§ a vibrant, caring and encouraging environment for learning, underpinned by a strong Christian ethos

§ happy, enthusiastic, motivated children who display excellent behaviour and are proud of their school

§ strong support from a highly effective and supportive Governing Body

§ dedicated, supportive and hard-working staff who are fully committed to raising standards in the classroom

§ good opportunities for continuous professional development with support from the Local Authority, the Diocese and consortia

§ an established partnership with parents and carers, the Church and the wider community.

Further details about the role

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school. Please contact Lindsey Taylor, Headteacher, via e-mail at enquiries@admin.saintandrews.wigan.sch.uk to make an appointment.

Application packs are available from and returnable to enquiries@admin.saintandrews.wigan.sch.uk or Lindsey Taylor, Headteacher, at the address above.

Closing date: Friday 27th September at 12 noon

Shortlisting: Thursday 3rd October 2024

Interviews: Friday 11th October 2024

Wigan St Andrew’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulation and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

Wigan St Andrew’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required for this post.

Online searches may also be undertaken for shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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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