Deputy Headteacher

The Meadows Primary Academy

Full time, Permanent Contract, Leadership Scale 9-13 (currently £51,402 - £56,721) per annum

The Meadows Primary Academy is an ambitious and inclusive community school with passion for delivering high quality education.

Our staff are passionate, hardworking and motivated. We are seeking to appoint a forward thinking, visionary Deputy Headteacher to help us provide a supportive, stimulating environment and to share our high expectations of achievement for all our children. 

We welcome applications from bold, optimistic and tenacious individuals, who care about people and are able to form strong relationships. They will motivate and inspire others to strive for the best. The position requires the candidate to have a proven record of significant leadership experience and raising standards.

The ideal candidate for this role will be an existing Deputy Head or an aspirant Assistant Headteacher looking for the next challenge in their career. We are looking for someone who is:

• An outstanding teacher 
• An experienced, successful senior Leader
• Committed to working with staff and students to help them achieve their potential
• Able to create a culture and ethos of challenge and support where all students can achieve success and become engaged in their own learning
• Energetic, creative and able to embrace the challenges of The Meadows 
• An excellent communicator and demonstrates openness and honesty
• An excellent team player who enjoys working collaboratively and leading by example, setting high standards for all
• Able to inspire and motivate children and staff
• Highly skilled in managing personal interactions
• Resilient under pressure
• Experienced in leading whole school initiatives

In return for dedication, we can offer:

• child focused team and environment,
• incredible community of children, parents and carers who deserve only the best,  
• balanced approach to wellbeing and workload,
• commitment to quality CPD, development and opportunities due to further school growth.

The Meadows Primary Academy is part of a large family of schools run by Shaw Education Trust. The trust can offer:

• innovative collaboration across primary, special, secondary and further education settings to achieve the best outcomes,
• unrivalled CPD and development opportunities through the Institute of Education.

If you would like an informal discussion about working for the Shaw Education Trust, please contact: 01782 235025 or email: htaylor@tmpa.org.uk

We strongly encourage you to visit the school and meet the Headteacher on one of the following dates:

Wednesday 20^th October at 4pm

Tuesday 2^nd November at 3.30pm

Wednesday 3^rd November at 3.30pm

Thursday 4^th November at 3.30pm

To book onto one of the school visits please email Amy James at ajames@tmpa.org.uk with which date you would like to attend.

Application forms can be found at:

https://www.shaw-education.org.uk/listit2vacancies/

Candidates should forward completed application and monitoring forms to Helen Taylor, Head teacher via Amy James (SBM) - ajames@tmpa.org.uk  CV’s will not be accepted.

Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and references.

• Closing Date: Wednesday 10^th November 9.00am
• Observations:  Week Commencing 15^th November
• Interviews: Tuesday 23^rd November
• Start date: January 2022 or asap after

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/acceptable-right-to-work-documents-an-employers-guide