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Head of School

Damers First School, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3DF

This job expired on 9 February 2023 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  9 February 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 January 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher, deputy or assistant headteacher
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - This is a full time post.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L14 - L20 (£61,042 - £70,734)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The school’s strong values permeate its community, curriculum and pastoral identity and we are looking for someone with a positive and confident outlook who will embrace and strengthen that philosophy and can build on that legacy and further establish the school as a driving force within the MAT.

Detailed information can be found within the Person Specification.

What the school offers its staff

Damers is a unique and distinctive place to learn. Serving a vibrant and diverse community, the school currently has a 3 form entry; it also has a specialist base provision for children with complex communication needs.

The staff team at Damers are experienced, supportive, resilient and committed to creating incredible learning environments where there is a sense of awe and wonder for every child. As part of the values-based Multi Academy Trust, there is a strong support network, opportunities for professional development and further career progression.

The Governing Body are a committed and supportive critical friend and as a school leader new to the post, you will also receive extensive support from the Multi-Academy Trust.

Commitment to safeguarding

Wessex Multi-Academy Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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About Damers First School

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 9
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 468 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Damers First School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@damers.dorset.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01305 264924
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/damers-first-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Damers First School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@damers.dorset.sch.uk.

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