Deputy Headteacher - Wilnecote Junior School
- Employer
- Heathfields Infant / Wilnecote Junior School Federation
- Location
- Wilnecote, Tamworth
- Salary
- Leadership 7 – 11
- Closing date
- 12 Nov 2019
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- Sector
- Education
- Job Type
- Schools / Academies - Leadership Roles, Deputy / Assistant headteacher
- Contract Type
- Full time permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Deputy Headteacher - Wilnecote Junior School
Heathfields Infant and Wilnecote Junior Federation provide education for children aged between 4-11 years and are looking for a Deputy Headteacher to join their happy, positive and rapidly developing team. Successful applicants will have a base at Wilnecote Junior School and will have opportunities to work across both settings.
We would like to appoint people who;
- communicate effectively
- have a sense of humour, are approachable and energetic
- demonstrate a ‘can do’ attitude
- embrace and welcome change
As Deputy Headteacher you will be required to:
- Support the Headteacher and Governors in establishing a vision for the future development of the school
- Play a leading role in the school improvement planning process, taking account of the agreed priorities of the school
- Contribute to the identification of key areas of strength and development in the school
- Work to a high standard in implementing agreed policies, priorities and expectations, so as to set a good example for other colleagues
- Promote a culture of teamwork, in which the views of all members of the school community are valued and taken into account
- Play a leading role in the self-evaluation of the school
- Share responsibility for the analysis of key school performance data to ensure priorities are appropriate and improvement in standards is promoted
- Provide training for staff on effective teaching and learning
- Promote the active involvement of pupils in their own learning
- Contribute to target setting; including statutory procedures and targets for individuals and groups of pupils throughout the school
- Support strategies to promote high standards of behaviour
- Lead the development of a broad and rich curriculum which meets the needs of all pupils in the school
- The post holder will not have a class responsibility, however they will need to support management and sickness cover where necessary.
- Support the development of an effective assessment framework
- Promote the use of ICT to enhance and extend teaching and learning
- Monitor and evaluate classroom practice
Salary: Leadership 7 – 11
Hours per week Applications for 0.8 and full time will be considered.
Vacancy Type: 1 x Post – Permanent
Closing Date: 12th November 2019 at 12pm
Shortlisting: 13th November 2019 at 9:30am
Interviews: 10th December 2019 – All day
Start Date: 20th April 2020
As part of the interview process our Senior Leadership Team may wish to observe you in your current school setting – more details will follow after short listing.
This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.
Visit to the school is essential and will be part of the interview process. Please book one of the following dates:
17th October 16:45pm
21st October 10:00am
6th November 16:45pm
8th November 14:00pm
All completed application forms should be returned by email or post to:
Mrs K Devine
Office Manager
Wilnecote Junior School
Smithy Lane
Tamworth
B77 5LA
Tel: 01827 213875
Email: office@wilnecote-junior.staffs.sch.uk
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