Deputy Headteacher Vacancy

Deputy Headteacher Vacancy

Working pattern – Full time

Contract type – Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary – L11-17

What skills and experience we’re looking for:

The Headteacher and Governing Body of Moulton Primary School are pleased to invite you to consider this exciting opportunity to become our next Deputy Head Teacher.

This is a permanent, full-time position starting after Christmas 2024, or sooner if possible.  We welcome applications from experienced Senior Leaders who will take on this important role with drive and commitment to ensure the pupils, families and staff feel that they are in safe hands.

Our Deputy Head will:

• use their vision and experience to strive for excellence and build upon the school’s solid foundations.
• work collaboratively with all partners to provide our amazing pupils with the positive early school experience that they deserve.

• have a track record of achievement which demonstrates positive impact and improved outcomes for pupils.
  • demonstrate excellent leadership, organisation and communication skills.
  • be able to think strategically, with experience in governance and an understanding of effective management of the budget.
  • value and develop all staff.
  • protect and safeguard members of the school community.
  • Promote an emotionally balanced approach to ensure children feel confident and resilient in their learning and interactions with each other.

At Moulton, our mission is to nurture and develop the ‘well-rounded’ child – a child that is confident, resilient and motivated, and who has the knowledge and skills to leave us well prepared for a changing world. To achieve this, our children need creative and enthusiastic teachers to support them on their journey and we are looking for the right person to become part of our fabulous team.

At Moulton, we are all about growth and this underpins our commitment to personal and leadership development. We value our staff and are committed to managing workload and protecting their well-being, whilst at the same time supporting their continuous development through a well-established coaching and training programme.

Moulton is a large 3 form entry village school in a beautiful setting. We have all the values of a traditional village primary but in a modern and well-resourced environment that enables us to provide a broad range of opportunities. Our children are amazing; their behaviour is fantastic and they love learning. Our parents are highly supportive and work with us in partnership to provide the very best for the children.

We understand that our staff are our most important resource. We are committed to recruiting the very best support staff, teachers and leaders to support and nurture our children, families and communities. Once these inspiring members of staff join us, we invest in their career and development so that we can retain the very best leaders, teachers and support staff in our school.

Visits to the school are encouraged and will take place: Fri 6^th Sept 10am, Mon 9^th 10am, Thurs 12^th 1:30pm. Please contact us on 01604 643061 or email office@moultonprimaryschool.co.uk to book and come and see us for yourself!

• CLOSING DATE: Weds 18^th Sept at 12pm.
• INTERVIEWS: Week commencing 23^rd Sept
• START DAY: After Christmas, or as soon as possible.

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Deputy Headteacher Job Description and Person Specification

Teacher Employment Application Form 

Application forms should be downloaded and returned by email to: office@moultonprimaryschool.co.uk.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, and external agencies to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subjected to an Enhanced Disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Other safer recruitment checks including an on-line check for shortlisted candidates will be undertaken.