Deputy Head Teacher

26 February 2016
Permanent
Full Time
King Edwin Primary and Nursery School, Fourth Avenue, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, NG21 9NS
L6 - 11

Range: 6-11

Closing date: Friday 26th February 2016 @ 12 noon

HT to see shortlisted candidates teach in their own school (if possible) w/c 14th March 2016

Interviews: 18th March 2016

Job starts: 1st September 2016

Are you an outstanding teacher?

Do you have exceptional leadership skills?

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils?

If so, you could be the driven, enthusiastic and dedicated Deputy Head Teacher we are looking for to support our school on its journey to Outstanding.

The successful candidate will:

•Be an outstanding and inspirational teacher who is committed to providing high quality learning experiences for all children;

•Put the children at the heart of learning and every decision we make;

•Be an exemplary leader with the enthusiasm to motivate and inspire staff to be the best they can be;

•Have the skills needed to develop others;

•Be able to encourage teamwork;

•Have the proven ability to lead a key area and be able to demonstrate having made an impact in raising standards;

•Be willing and able to lead Teaching and Learning;

•Have excellent inter-personal and communication skills to work with a range of staff;

•Be well-organised and have good time management skills;

•Have significant experience across Key Stages 1 and 2, as well as Assessing without levels and the New Curriculum;

•Have high expectations and be able to lead by example;

We can offer the successful candidate:

•A happy and vibrant school with enthusiastic children who enjoy learning;

•A professional and dedicated team of staff who strive to improve;

•A supportive Head Teacher, school leadership team and governing body;

•A great opportunity to build on professional development and gain vital experience to further their career;

•Weekly release time;

•A happy and exciting place to work and excel.

King Edwin Primary School is a two form entry community school in Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, in the Heart of Sherwood Forest. OFSTED judged us to be a good school in November 2013.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. The Head Teacher, Helen Foster, would be delighted to meet you and talk about the position. Please contact the school to book onto one of the following tours:

Tuesday 9th February @9.00 and 2.00

Thursday 11th February @ 4.00

If you are unable to make any of these dates please contact the school to make alternative arrangements, on Email: office@kingedwin.notts.sch.uk Tel: 01623 822111

• 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.