Deputy Headteacher
| Posting date: | 18 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £57,482.00 to £63,430.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 57482 - 63430 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 October 2024 |
| Location: | Derby, DE24 8WH |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SEP20240739 |
Summary
Deputy HeadteacherRequired from 1st January 2025Full time & PermanentLeadership Scale Points 9 - 13 Salary Zaytouna Primary School is seeking to appoint an inspirational leader to the post of Deputy Headteacher. We want to recruit people who are passionate about making a difference to children and want to challenge themselves to keep on improving. Our working relationships are positive, supportive and forward looking.
Zaytouna Primary is a larger than average, over-subscribed inner city Islamic Faith school dedicated to providing an excellent education for all our children in partnership with Transform Trust. Located in a commercial district of the city, we draw most of our children from the inner-city area of Normanton. After a period of significant growth and flourishment, we are now at full capacity and operating a waiting list; our staff team is now stable, too. Parents from a wider area are now choosing us as their first preference because of our vibrant academic offer, our provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as well as our Islamic distinctiveness.Almost all of our children are from minority ethnic backgrounds and a high proportion speak English as an additional language (EAL). Drawing from areas of significant deprivation, the proportion of disadvantaged children is above the national average and growing. The number of children with SEND, including those with an education, health and care plan (EHCP) is broadly in line with the national average and increasing. Our curriculum is the universal entitlement for all children and allows everyone to grow, develop and flourish - this is something we are extremely proud of. Underpinned by the fundamental principles of ‘Peace, Unity and Equality’, we aim throughout our curriculum and ethos to develop the mind, body and soul, with ‘Everyone a Learner and Everyone a Leader.’We have a strong safeguarding culture, serving one of the most deprived areas in Derby City. Children are exposed to domestic violence, high unemployment and criminal activity. High levels of poverty were more apparent during the lockdown periods. We work in partnership with a local charity to provide substantial food hampers on a regular basis and support our families with digital technologies, clothing and translation services. As an anchor institution in Derby, we work closely with the following organisations:• Association of Muslim Schools• Derby Jamia Mosque• Derby University• Our Future Derby• Derbyshire Cricket Club• Derby Music Partnership • Progressive Sports• World Class Schools organisation
Working for Zaytouna provides the opportunities to #DoThingsDifferently in the knowledge that you are part of a team of experts who know what good primary education looks like.
You will:• Have the ability to identify and deliver outstanding teaching.• Have senior leadership experience within a primary school. • Be collaborative and inspirational leaders, with a strong ability to motivate and empower staff and children to achieve their full potential. • Care passionately about children and their development whilst still driving forward pupil progress and achievement.• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to build on and maintain strong relationships with staff, parents and carers, children, governors and the local and wider community. • Have the ability to lead on further improving teaching and learning and developing the wider curriculum, including a core subject.
In return we offer:• A welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team that are driven towards continuously raising standards.• Excellent professional development opportunities through an extensive range of network groups and other Transform Trust initiatives• Calm and purposeful learning environments• Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community • A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school• Career opportunities as part of a successful Multi Academy Trust
Visits to our school to see us in action and to meet with our Headteacher are encouraged and warmly welcomed, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.
How to apply
Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and as such anyone who is registered disabled and meets the essential person specification criteria will be shortlisted for interview.
Please complete the online application form which you will find on the Transform Trust website. Please ensure that you follow the instructions within the application form and ensure that there are no gaps in your education or employment history that are not accounted for. Any questions or queries should be directed to Aaron Bird, Headteacher at Zaytouna Primary School, 500 London Road, Derby DE24 8WH
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 1 October 2024 at 12noonInterviews will be held on: Friday, 11th October 2024. Specific timings to be confirmed.Transform Trust is a Multi Academy Trust with over 7000 children in 24 Primary Schools covering Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire. Joining us, you will be part of an ambitious and innovative organisation. We have a strong focus on empowering our member schools to drive their improvement journey whilst maintaining their own individual identity and community focus. We believe education has the power to transform lives and communities. Our purpose is to be an innovative and inclusive Trust working for all children.We are an employer that encourages flexible working and promotes wellbeing through workload considerations.
Zaytouna Primary is a larger than average, over-subscribed inner city Islamic Faith school dedicated to providing an excellent education for all our children in partnership with Transform Trust. Located in a commercial district of the city, we draw most of our children from the inner-city area of Normanton. After a period of significant growth and flourishment, we are now at full capacity and operating a waiting list; our staff team is now stable, too. Parents from a wider area are now choosing us as their first preference because of our vibrant academic offer, our provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as well as our Islamic distinctiveness.Almost all of our children are from minority ethnic backgrounds and a high proportion speak English as an additional language (EAL). Drawing from areas of significant deprivation, the proportion of disadvantaged children is above the national average and growing. The number of children with SEND, including those with an education, health and care plan (EHCP) is broadly in line with the national average and increasing. Our curriculum is the universal entitlement for all children and allows everyone to grow, develop and flourish - this is something we are extremely proud of. Underpinned by the fundamental principles of ‘Peace, Unity and Equality’, we aim throughout our curriculum and ethos to develop the mind, body and soul, with ‘Everyone a Learner and Everyone a Leader.’We have a strong safeguarding culture, serving one of the most deprived areas in Derby City. Children are exposed to domestic violence, high unemployment and criminal activity. High levels of poverty were more apparent during the lockdown periods. We work in partnership with a local charity to provide substantial food hampers on a regular basis and support our families with digital technologies, clothing and translation services. As an anchor institution in Derby, we work closely with the following organisations:• Association of Muslim Schools• Derby Jamia Mosque• Derby University• Our Future Derby• Derbyshire Cricket Club• Derby Music Partnership • Progressive Sports• World Class Schools organisation
Working for Zaytouna provides the opportunities to #DoThingsDifferently in the knowledge that you are part of a team of experts who know what good primary education looks like.
You will:• Have the ability to identify and deliver outstanding teaching.• Have senior leadership experience within a primary school. • Be collaborative and inspirational leaders, with a strong ability to motivate and empower staff and children to achieve their full potential. • Care passionately about children and their development whilst still driving forward pupil progress and achievement.• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to build on and maintain strong relationships with staff, parents and carers, children, governors and the local and wider community. • Have the ability to lead on further improving teaching and learning and developing the wider curriculum, including a core subject.
In return we offer:• A welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team that are driven towards continuously raising standards.• Excellent professional development opportunities through an extensive range of network groups and other Transform Trust initiatives• Calm and purposeful learning environments• Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community • A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school• Career opportunities as part of a successful Multi Academy Trust
Visits to our school to see us in action and to meet with our Headteacher are encouraged and warmly welcomed, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.
How to apply
Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and as such anyone who is registered disabled and meets the essential person specification criteria will be shortlisted for interview.
Please complete the online application form which you will find on the Transform Trust website. Please ensure that you follow the instructions within the application form and ensure that there are no gaps in your education or employment history that are not accounted for. Any questions or queries should be directed to Aaron Bird, Headteacher at Zaytouna Primary School, 500 London Road, Derby DE24 8WH
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 1 October 2024 at 12noonInterviews will be held on: Friday, 11th October 2024. Specific timings to be confirmed.Transform Trust is a Multi Academy Trust with over 7000 children in 24 Primary Schools covering Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire. Joining us, you will be part of an ambitious and innovative organisation. We have a strong focus on empowering our member schools to drive their improvement journey whilst maintaining their own individual identity and community focus. We believe education has the power to transform lives and communities. Our purpose is to be an innovative and inclusive Trust working for all children.We are an employer that encourages flexible working and promotes wellbeing through workload considerations.