Deputy Headteacher

Executive Headteacher: Mr Nadeem Shah, Head of School: Mr Haydn Mitton, Roll: 292

We have a fantastic opportunity for a model practitioner to join our happy and committed team to help nurture the belief in our children that they can genuinely achieve anything they put their minds to.

We passionately believe that all children, whatever their individual circumstances, should feel secure, included, valued and challenged in all aspects of school life by being at the centre of every action and decision we make. We strive to enable our children to leave William Gladstone as skilled and well-rounded individuals, successfully prepared to take on the challenge of secondary school and adulthood.

Are you looking for a school where:

• Children appreciate the care and nurture that talented staff provide?
• Children try their best and celebrate success?
• There is a shared commitment to raise standards in all areas?
• Community involvement is at the heart of the school’s mission?
• We are in an exciting period of school improvement?

If so:
We are a lively and creative team who believe in succession planning and require a compassionate, confident and determined deputy head teacher to help lead our academy and enjoy working with a deeply committed team.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to take and show initiative, as well as act as the Head of School in his absence;
• Time to make a difference to a wide variety of consistent and committed teams of staff;
• The chance to work with diverse groups of challenging learners;
• The opportunity to re-evaluate and develop our vision, aims and values;
• A wide variety of leadership training and coaching including support for national leadership programmes. 

We are looking for a leader who can demonstrate:

• Outstanding communication skills, ensuring that they are approachable and visible and don’t take themselves too seriously;
• Exemplary practice which can be shared with others;
• A proven ability to support, challenge and coach classroom practice;
• Excellent skills in pastoral care;
• A passion about teaching and learning;
• A commitment to supporting our strong Christian ethos

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school is committed to equal opportunities. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

William Gladstone CofE Primary Academy is part of the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham Multi-Academy Trust, CEO: Chris Moodie, www.snmat.org.uk

For more information on our partner school, St. Edmund’s CofE Primary and Nursery School, please see our school website or facebook page. www.st-edmunds.notts.sch.uk www.facebook.com/St.EdmundsCofE

Interviews will take place on Thursday May 3.

If you are keen to be part of our very special team, please do request further details. Visits to our academy are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs Sue Ragsdale-Lowe in our school office on 01636 680284 or recruitment@wgprimary.co.uk, for an application pack or to make an appointment to see our fantastic school in action.

We have school visits arranged for:

Thursday April 19 at 2pm and 4pm

Friday April 20 at 9.15am and 4.30pm

Monday April 23 at 11am and 2pm