Deputy Head Teacher

Permanent
Full Time
Albany Infant and Nursery School, Grenville Drive, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 8PD
L3 – 8 (To be discussed with the successful candidate)

Required from Monday 20 April (or sooner if possible) to work 27.5 hours per week.

We are looking for a talented and highly motivated Deputy Head Teacher to join our team at the school.

We can offer the opportunity to work within a great school and enjoy:

  • Friendly, supportive and welcoming staff, children and parents.
  • A commitment to develop the post holder professionally.
  • A forward-thinking school committed to improving standards and providing opportunities for our children.
  • An exciting curriculum which has a holistic approach to the teaching of children.
  • A superb learning environment for children to learn and grow in.

We are looking for a Deputy Head Teacher who:

  • Is inspirational and aspirational.
  • Has high expectations of themselves and others.
  • Is a creative thinker.
  • Is dedicated to supporting the school to break down barriers to learning.
  • Has a sense of humour.
  • Has outstanding leadership and management skills.
  • Is an excellent teacher.
  • Is committed to continual improvement for themselves, staff and children

Particular Responsibilities:

The post requires you to:

  • Work alongside the head teacher to lead the school with a focus on improving outcomes for children and ensuring that the school’s vision is fully implemented.
  • Be responsible for the day to day teaching of a class with allocated leadership and management time.
  • Be responsible for the allocation and monitoring of Pupil Premium funding across the school.
  • Be responsible for leading English across the school with a focus on improving teaching and learning.
  • Appraise members of the teaching staff.
  • Be a lead member of the Senior Management Team.

Candidates are invited to support their application with a written letter of up to 1000 words detailing their potential approach to the position and outlining their knowledge and skills which qualifies them for the post.

Visits to the school are very much welcomed. Please contact the school office for further details either via telephone 0115 9179212 or e-mail office@albany-inf.notts.sch.uk. We look forward to meeting you!

Closing date: 9am, Friday 29 November 2019.

We are hoping to interview shortlisted candidates week commencing 9 December 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.