Deputy Head Teacher

Required from September 2016, the children, staff and Governors of William Lilley Infant & Nursery School are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Deputy Headteacher to join our popular school. This is an exciting opportunity to work in partnership with the Head teacher and Senior Leadership team to drive the school forwards to still greater success. We aim to promote high aspirations for all and a love of learning through a rich and creative curriculum. We welcome and celebrate uniqueness of every child and strive to support them to reach their full potential in all aspects of school life. This is a fixed term post for one year, although there may the possibility the role becoming permanent in the future.

We are looking for an outstanding candidate who

•Is an outstanding teacher who can inspire and develop first class learning and teaching in others.

•Is committed to raising standards for all pupils.

•Is an effective communicator, who can work effectively within key stage teams across the school implementing a vision of growth for our school.

•Is an outstanding team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

•Has a proven track record of implementing effective school improvement strategies which raise attainment.

•Can work creatively in partnership with pupils, families, staff, governors and the wider community.

•Has experience of supporting children with Special Educational Needs and an understanding of how to overcome barriers to learning.

•Is committed to the safeguarding and well-being of children.

We will offer you

•A friendly welcoming community where every child is known and valued.

•A dedicated purposeful environment with a high standard of pupil work and behaviour.

•A committed and motivated staff team with a range of experienced colleagues.

•Excellent and personalised professional development opportunities.

•A very supportive, enthusiastic and progressive Governing Body.

•An opportunity to make a difference.

•Talented, confident and happy children.

Visits to the school are very strongly encouraged. For an application pack, or for an opportunity to look around the school and meet with Sally Beardsley, Acting Head Teacher, please contact Jacqueline Jenkins, Office Manager on 0115 917 9277 or email office18@williamlilley.notts.sch.uk Closing Date: Thursday 9 June 2016 12:00 noon Interviews: Tuesday 14 June 2016.