Full Time Deputy Head Teacher

6 February 2019
Permanent
Full Time
Abbey Hill Primary and Nursery School, Abbey Rd, Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottingham NG17 7NZ
Leadership L7-L11

The head teacher and governors of Abbey Hill Primary and Nursery School wish to appoint an inspirational, innovative leader and outstanding practitioner, to join our dedicated staff team in this forward looking, inclusive school. We are looking for a deputy head teacher who can embrace new ideas, lead by example and who has the ambition and desire to play a major role in the leadership and management of our school.  This is a permanent, full time post paid on leadership scale L7 to L11.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has an excellent understanding of assessment and can use this to drive improvement planning and high attainment
  • Is able to lead our KS2 team, promoting progress and attainment for all pupils through our engaging curriculum
  • Is able to mentor staff in developing their roles as our next generation of middle leaders
  • Understands the importance of pupils’ well-being and personal growth on their journey to achieving the highest standards they can
  • Is flexible and resilient and inspires confidence in our hard working, committed staff team

We can offer you:

  • Mentoring and induction from an experienced head teacher
  • The opportunity to work in a strong collaboration of local schools
  • An environment with an excellent track record in safeguarding and well-being where all children and their families are valued and encouraged to succeed
  • A highly motivated team of senior leaders
  • The opportunity to take an ever increasing role in leading the school

If you are looking for an opportunity to become part of this ever developing school as it continues its journey towards outstanding, and would like the challenge of working in a sometimes demanding yet always rewarding environment then we would like to hear from you.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please contact the school office for an application form on office@abbeyhill.notts.sch.uk or telephone 01623 484512 to arrange an appointment with the head teacher, Ms Helen Chambers, who will be pleased to show you around and tell you more about the school and the post. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 6th February.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 14th February 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.