Deputy Head Teacher

Permanent
Full Time
Abbey Primary School, Abbey Primary School, Stuart Avenue, Forest Town, Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG19 0AB
Leadership Point 9 - 13

Required January 2020: New year, new job! 

Abbey Primary School is a successful school that makes a difference every day to the life chances of the pupils who attend. We are committed to giving every pupil the best possible start in life irrespective of background or circumstance. 

The Head Teacher and Governors of Abbey Primary School wish to appoint an inspirational, innovative leader and outstanding practitioner, to join our dedicated staff team in this forward-thinking, inclusive school. We are seeking a Deputy Head Teacher who will embrace new initiatives and lead by example. The successful candidate will be driven by a desire to continually improve, therefore playing a major role in the leadership and management of our school.  This opportunity would be suitable for either an aspiring Deputy, or an existing Deputy looking to broaden their experience prior to taking up headship. 

Following the promotion of our current Deputy Head, the Governors of this happy and successful school wish to appoint an outstanding, dynamic and visionary leader who thrives on opportunities to support children, staff and governors to be the best that they can be.  

We are looking for someone who will inspire others by bringing energy, a hard working attitude and new ideas to our school; someone who enjoys a challenge and wants to make a difference to the life chances of the children they teach. This is a very special opportunity to extend your leadership experience in preparation for headship. You will be responsible for leading curriculum, staff CPD, teaching and learning and assessment across the school.

The successful candidate will need to:

  • Be an outstanding teacher with flair, enthusiasm and a sense of humour
  • Have an expectation of high standards (of yourself, colleagues and the children)
  • Have a passion for curriculum development
  • Have a thorough understanding of what good teaching and learning looks like
  • Understand the importance of pupils’ well-being and personal growth on their journey to achieving the highest standards they can
  • Have a ‘growth mind-set’ approach to learning
  • Be a true team player with excellent interpersonal and motivational skills - capable of coaching and mentoring the next generation of middle leaders

In return we can offer you: 

  • Happy, hard-working and motivated children who enjoy learning
  • An inclusive welcoming and supportive school community
  • Hard working, supportive and caring colleagues
  • Mentoring and induction from an experienced head teacher
  • A highly motivated team of senior leaders
  • A supportive and forward thinking governing body
  • A well-resourced attractive working environment 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and will require the successful candidate to undergo a full DBS check prior to their appointment.

We actively encourage you to visit our school to see us at work. Please contact the Head Teacher’s PA, Natalie Mather, to arrange a visit or request an information pack.

Application forms and further details are available on the school website or by contacting nmather@abbey.notts.sch.uk .  

Closing date is Friday 4th October 2019. Shortlisting Monday 7th October 2019. Interviews will take place W/B 14th October 2019.

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.

• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation. for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.

This vacancy is closed to applications.