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  • Job start date

    2 June 2025

  • Closing date

    12 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    29 November 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

Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

L14 - L18 (£68,586 - £74,926)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The governors at Westways Primary are looking to appoint a dedicated, inspirational and committed individual to the post of temporary Deputy Headteacher to cover maternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, innovative and talented school leader who is looking for experience of a Deputy Headteacher position in a large primary school.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is an exceptional leader who is passionate about education and the difference it makes to children’s lives

  • Puts the safety and wellbeing of children at the heart of all they do

  • Has initiative, ambitious drive, integrity and excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • Is highly organised and has high expectations of themselves and others, and is able to manage multiple tasks in a large busy school environment

  • Will work closely with the headteacher and all stakeholders to further enhance the vision and priorities of the school by developing strategic plans to raise the quality of education for all pupils

  • Is confident to deputise for the Headteacher in their absence

  • Will join the school’s safeguarding team as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

  • Is a forward thinking practitioner with a key interest in innovation and research to drive teaching and learning forward for all pupils

  • Has experience of leading initiatives that have had a positive impact on pupil progress and attainment and have raised standards

  • Will lead English, including Early Reading, across the school

  • Is a team player who is committed to promoting our vision and values and working collaboratively with staff, parents/carers, governors and the broader community

  • Support the development of all colleagues through high quality professional development, including Early Career Teachers

  • Has a sense of humour, combined with energy and enthusiasm

  • Shares our commitment to professional development

What the school offers its staff

  • A school that puts the children at the heart of everything we do

  • An outward looking school who has been recently inspected

  • Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children

  • Respectful, kind and aspirational children

  • An inclusive school that celebrates, embraces and is proud of its diversity

  • Bespoke continual professional development for staff at all levels

  • Support from an experienced senior leadership team

  • Time and support to ensure you are able to perform successfully in this role

  • Mutual respect and collaboration with staff who understand the value of teamwork

Further details about the role

Closing date: Thursday 12th December at midday

Shortlisting: Friday 13th December

Interview date: Tuesday 17th December

This contract is for a fixed term commencing on 2nd June 2025 and continuing until the post holder returns to work after her period of maternity leave, at which time the contract will automatically expire unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Please use the personal statement on the application form to demonstrate how you meet each element of the person specification, with examples given and, where possible, evidence of positive impact. You will be shortlisted against these criteria and your previous track record as a school leader.


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 Westways Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
622 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Phone number
0114 266 2471

Westways Primary School is a large, welcoming school situated in the west of Sheffield, close to the city’s universities and hospitals. Located in the vibrant community of Crookes, we benefit from a socially, culturally and ethnically diverse school community.

We believe that we offer the children at Westways a wonderful education that reflects the needs of the community we serve but also aims to develop the children as members of a global society.

Our staff work hard to provide the very best for our pupils and in return they receive the support and training to enable them to be the best they can be. If you join our team, you can be assured that you will be part of a happy, caring community of staff who put children at the heart of the learning process.

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