Deputy Headteacher
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 16 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9BN |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 55176a43-1bd7-414c-bc06-e810d2c72f6d |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Sharley Park is an exciting, outward-looking school with a community of professionals working together to achieve the very best outcomes for its pupils; as such, this is a wonderful career opportunity for the successful candidate.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is committed to putting children and families at the heart of everything we do
• Has a vision for outstanding English development and a track record of raising standards
• Is passionate about community engagement and building strong partnerships
• Demonstrates strategic leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate others
• Is committed to safeguarding and the wellbeing of everyone in our school community
• Has a successful track record of improving the quality of education through your leadership, and proven leadership experience in delivering the highest expectations and standards across the key areas of senior leadership, curriculum and teaching and learning
• Is an outstanding communicator and team player who is able to demonstrate and articulate, in every thought and action, the school’s vision and high expectations to pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community
• Has a ‘can do’ attitude and a desire to deliver excellence across all areas of leadership, as the school continues to grow. You will deputise for the Headteacher and be instrumental in shaping our whole learning community
• Is a person of vision and humanity, who demonstrates professionalism and presence. We value people who show independence of thought and creativity, whilst maintaining the highest standards of integrity
• Is engaging and effective in building relationships, highly articulate and an excellent classroom practitioner with a real interest in pedagogy, with the energy and charisma to lead and inspire others
The skills and experience we're looking for:
• An outstanding classroom practitioner who is able to lead curriculum development throughout school.
• An interest in research driven approaches and a thirst to keep up to date with the ever changing educational landscape.
• Someone who has been a Deputy Head previously or currently, had experience of deputising or has a skill set that supports the job role of Deputy Head.
• A proven track record of leadership that has led to significant outcomes.
• A caring, hardworking and enthusiastic leader with a positive approach that will inspire all those around you.
• Commitment to foster links with parents and our wider community.
• Desire to work effectively with the school’s governing body.
• Committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of everyone.
• To quality assure inclusion for everyone
• An ability to use data to assist in next steps.
• Knowledge of the importance of GDPR and Cyber security
• This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your ideas and leadership will make a real impact.
• Join us and help shape the future of our school.
• Look round dates – 5th, 6th, 7th, 12th and 16th January
Provisional Interview Date: 4th and 5th February 2025
Observation of candidates in their own school – 22nd January to 3rd February
What the school offers its staff
What the school offers its staff:
• A safe and happy environment where children enjoy learning.
• A highly motivated, caring and professional group of staff.
• A supportive Headteacher and Governing Body, who are committed to the whole child ethos of the school.
• A commitment to supporting on-going professional development for the benefit of the whole school.
• Caring and enthusiastic pupils who are motivated to learn and thrive
• Fantastic teachers who are both talented and committed
• A well‐resourced school with fantastic facilities, set in extensive, idyllic grounds
• Engaged and enthusiastic parents who are keen to be involved
• A supportive, knowledgeable and forward-thinking Governing body
• Support in your career progression towards headship
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.
Sharley Park is an exciting, outward-looking school with a community of professionals working together to achieve the very best outcomes for its pupils; as such, this is a wonderful career opportunity for the successful candidate.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is committed to putting children and families at the heart of everything we do
• Has a vision for outstanding English development and a track record of raising standards
• Is passionate about community engagement and building strong partnerships
• Demonstrates strategic leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate others
• Is committed to safeguarding and the wellbeing of everyone in our school community
• Has a successful track record of improving the quality of education through your leadership, and proven leadership experience in delivering the highest expectations and standards across the key areas of senior leadership, curriculum and teaching and learning
• Is an outstanding communicator and team player who is able to demonstrate and articulate, in every thought and action, the school’s vision and high expectations to pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community
• Has a ‘can do’ attitude and a desire to deliver excellence across all areas of leadership, as the school continues to grow. You will deputise for the Headteacher and be instrumental in shaping our whole learning community
• Is a person of vision and humanity, who demonstrates professionalism and presence. We value people who show independence of thought and creativity, whilst maintaining the highest standards of integrity
• Is engaging and effective in building relationships, highly articulate and an excellent classroom practitioner with a real interest in pedagogy, with the energy and charisma to lead and inspire others
The skills and experience we're looking for:
• An outstanding classroom practitioner who is able to lead curriculum development throughout school.
• An interest in research driven approaches and a thirst to keep up to date with the ever changing educational landscape.
• Someone who has been a Deputy Head previously or currently, had experience of deputising or has a skill set that supports the job role of Deputy Head.
• A proven track record of leadership that has led to significant outcomes.
• A caring, hardworking and enthusiastic leader with a positive approach that will inspire all those around you.
• Commitment to foster links with parents and our wider community.
• Desire to work effectively with the school’s governing body.
• Committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of everyone.
• To quality assure inclusion for everyone
• An ability to use data to assist in next steps.
• Knowledge of the importance of GDPR and Cyber security
• This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your ideas and leadership will make a real impact.
• Join us and help shape the future of our school.
• Look round dates – 5th, 6th, 7th, 12th and 16th January
Provisional Interview Date: 4th and 5th February 2025
Observation of candidates in their own school – 22nd January to 3rd February
What the school offers its staff
What the school offers its staff:
• A safe and happy environment where children enjoy learning.
• A highly motivated, caring and professional group of staff.
• A supportive Headteacher and Governing Body, who are committed to the whole child ethos of the school.
• A commitment to supporting on-going professional development for the benefit of the whole school.
• Caring and enthusiastic pupils who are motivated to learn and thrive
• Fantastic teachers who are both talented and committed
• A well‐resourced school with fantastic facilities, set in extensive, idyllic grounds
• Engaged and enthusiastic parents who are keen to be involved
• A supportive, knowledgeable and forward-thinking Governing body
• Support in your career progression towards headship
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.