Deputy Headteacher - Wellesley Park Primary School
Full Time
Leadership range L4-L8
Wellesley Park Primary School are looking to appoint an exceptional leader to the post of Deputy Headteacher. This position plays a critical role in supporting the Headteacher, working alongside a team of committed and talented staff, to ensure that every pupil is successful in their learning.
We are looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who will:
❖ Be an exemplary and inspirational classroom practitioner with a proven track record of raising standards and developing a culture of excellence.
❖ Be evidence informed in their approach to all aspects of primary school leadership.
❖ Be unrelentingly ambitious for the school, its pupils, its staff and the wider community.
❖ Have experience of leading change, having implemented and embedded sustainable curriculum and/or inclusion projects and having assessed their impact.
❖ Have experience of mentoring and/or coaching colleagues at different stages in their career.
❖ Be a strategic thinker with the ability to show resilience.
❖ Be a champion for inclusion, safeguarding and diversity.
❖ Be a skilled communicator capable of developing effective professional relationships and creating partnerships as a system leader.
❖ Be a positive team player who wholeheartedly promotes the values and ethos of the school and Blackdown Education Partnership Trust.
❖ Can work effectively with the Head Teacher and SLT to achieve excellence.
In return we can offer you:
✓ Mentorship and support from an experienced and inspirational Headteacher, and the opportunity to work with an active and engaged Governing Body.
✓ A tailored CPD package designed to support you in your role and in your future career aspirations.
✓ A firm commitment to your continuing professional development, including opportunities to collaborate and contribute within the Trust.
✓ An experienced, committed and ambitious team who offer amazing support.
✓ A range of career opportunities for career progression within the Trust.
✓ A comprehensive health and wellbeing package, prioritising your physical and mental health.
✓ Superb children who are motivated, interested and keen to learn.
Start Date: September 2024
For an informal conversation to find out more about the role, or to visit us at Wellesley Park please contact Carly Wilkins, Headteacher.
As a school we are committed to the safeguarding of our community and we follow full safer recruitment procedures including relevant references and DBS checks.
Visits to the school: Between 29th January and 22nd February 2024
Closing date: 9am 23rd February 2024
Interview date: 29th February and 1st March 2024
See the Job Description for a full breakdown of the role and responsibilities.