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Deputy Headteacher
| Posting date: | 04 October 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 October 2024 |
| Location: | Hartlepool, Cleveland, TS26 0BU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a83cee4b-fa81-47b8-8106-0c1749ea978e |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
West Park Primary School wishes to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who can demonstrate outstanding practice, harness the skills and enthusiasm of all staff and pupils. The successful candidate will work in partnership with a newly appointed Headteacher, who will also commence on 1st January 2025, to lead the school towards ‘Outstanding’.
The Deputy Headteacher will not have a full-time class responsibility, however, they would be expected to have a regular teaching commitment. A key part of the role is developing teaching and learning across the curriculum.
The successful candidate will be someone who is keen to further develop their knowledge and skills in all aspects of school leadership and someone who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our school, helping us to provide the very best for every child and family in the community. The successful candidate will work with a dedicated and committed staff to build on the considerable successes and achievements of the school.
What the school offers its staff
West Park Primary School has been judged as ‘good’ by Ofsted in May 2024 “Staff are proud to work at the school. They create a happy environment where pupils attend highly, enjoy learning and are safe”.
Candidates are asked to demonstrate their skills and experience that they will bring to the post.
Ad Astra is committed to continued professional development for all staff within an inclusive and supportive environment and would support the successful candidate with NPQH if requested.
Visits to school are warmly encouraged and candidates are welcome to visit us at a time of their convenience. Please contact Andy Brown OBE, Chief Executive Officer via andy.brown@adastraacademytrust.com to arrange this. Candidates are also welcome to contact the newly appointed Headteacher, Louise Sheffield, for an informal conversation via lousheff23@gmail.com
Application forms and further details (including the recruitment pack) are available via the Ad Astra website site:
http://www.adastraacademytrust.com/careers/
Further details about the role
Application forms and further details (including the recruitment pack) are available via the Ad Astra website site:
http://www.adastraacademytrust.com/careers/
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.
West Park Primary School wishes to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who can demonstrate outstanding practice, harness the skills and enthusiasm of all staff and pupils. The successful candidate will work in partnership with a newly appointed Headteacher, who will also commence on 1st January 2025, to lead the school towards ‘Outstanding’.
The Deputy Headteacher will not have a full-time class responsibility, however, they would be expected to have a regular teaching commitment. A key part of the role is developing teaching and learning across the curriculum.
The successful candidate will be someone who is keen to further develop their knowledge and skills in all aspects of school leadership and someone who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our school, helping us to provide the very best for every child and family in the community. The successful candidate will work with a dedicated and committed staff to build on the considerable successes and achievements of the school.
What the school offers its staff
West Park Primary School has been judged as ‘good’ by Ofsted in May 2024 “Staff are proud to work at the school. They create a happy environment where pupils attend highly, enjoy learning and are safe”.
Candidates are asked to demonstrate their skills and experience that they will bring to the post.
Ad Astra is committed to continued professional development for all staff within an inclusive and supportive environment and would support the successful candidate with NPQH if requested.
Visits to school are warmly encouraged and candidates are welcome to visit us at a time of their convenience. Please contact Andy Brown OBE, Chief Executive Officer via andy.brown@adastraacademytrust.com to arrange this. Candidates are also welcome to contact the newly appointed Headteacher, Louise Sheffield, for an informal conversation via lousheff23@gmail.com
Application forms and further details (including the recruitment pack) are available via the Ad Astra website site:
http://www.adastraacademytrust.com/careers/
Further details about the role
Application forms and further details (including the recruitment pack) are available via the Ad Astra website site:
http://www.adastraacademytrust.com/careers/
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.