Head of School
Deanshanger Primary School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6HJ12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
To be confirmed following interview
Closing date
7 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £54,939.00 - £62,202.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership Scale L5 – L10 (£54,939-£62,202)
Head of School job summary
Looking for a Head of School role, that is both challenging and exciting?
Old Stratford Primary School/Deanshanger Primary School
Pay scale Leadership Scale L5 – L10 (£54,939-£62,202)
We are seeking two high-quality Head of Schools, to lead Old Stratford School and Deanshanger Primary School on the next phase of their journey.
As an inspirational leader, you will have an impressive track record of delivering results. You’ll also have excellent people management and communication skills that can make a positive difference for our children and get the best out of our staff team.
These are challenging, yet exciting roles and we want to hear from you if you are an experienced Deputy Head Teacher or a Senior Teacher looking for your first Head of School role. In addition to a competitive salary and knowing you’re bringing the highest standards of learning and achievement to all the pupils at our schools, you’ll also receive development and support from our experienced Executive Head.
Why join us?
Our hope is that when visitors come to our schools they will not need to be told what is happening. It will shout at them from every wall, flat surface and interactive white board. They will be dazzled by the enjoyment and happiness sparkling from each child’s eyes. It will be obvious that the school day isn’t long enough. Relationships with parents will give them the knowledge and encouragement to support their child at home. The school will instil and develop the key skills and values that every child needs, not only for life in school, but for all their lives.
At both schools we seek to deliver high standards across everything we do, promoting skills such as independence, collaboration, the use of initiative and creativity. This will help raise standards, not just academically but right across the wider curriculum and community.
We want to excel in providing exciting opportunities and allow children to experience new things. We want everyone to feel safe and secure, be resilient to overcome setbacks and have respect for each other. We want to motivate everyone to do their best, to boost self-esteem and be successful.
We are also part of the Grand Union Partnership which is a Multi-Academy Trust currently including five primary schools operating in Milton Keynes and South Northamptonshire. Trustees have a clear vision which promotes excellence, equality and high expectations for all pupils into the future.
Only one application is required as all applicants will be considered for roles at both schools. You may specify a preferred role within your personal statement.
Closing date: Friday 7th March 2025
Tour of schools: Old Stratford – Wednesday 26th February
Deanshanger – Thursday 27th February
Other tours can be arranged individually if these dates are inconvenient using the e-mails below.
Interview dates: Wednesday 19th & 20th March 2025
Start date – to be discussed following interview
Viewing of the schools are highly recommended. To do this please contact our Executive head, Miss Morris for a tour of either or both schools. Please contact her through her e-mail of either head@deanshanger.northants.sch.uk or head@oldstratford.northants-ecl.gov.uk
The trust is committed to safeguarding children. The successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS check.
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Deanshanger Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 307 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Deanshanger Primary School website (opens in new tab)
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