Deputy Headteacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

We want our Deputy Headteacher to be:

• an excellent classroom practitioner
• an aspiring leader ready for the next stage in their career development
• able to lead and engage pupils and staff in the learning process in order to achieve high standards within a creative learning environment
• inspirational, with the ability to enthuse children and staff in learning
• able to help continue our high standards across all areas of school
• able to provide an effective and caring learning environment
• able to promote children’s independent learning and creativity
• able to communicate with the whole school community
• both purposeful and fun
• able to think creatively and imaginatively
• creative
• ambitious
• child-centred
• flexible and adaptable
• passionate about education and professional development
• committedto upholding and supporting the school’s values, aims and positive behaviour policy to enable our whole school community to SPARKLE. Please find our positive behaviour policy which can be found on our policy page here.
• committed to inclusive practice
• keen to work collaboratively with colleagues and key stakeholders

Candidates must have Qualified Teacher Status and have good knowledge and understanding of the Primary curriculum.

Our primary focus is to appoint the best candidate who we feel can enhance our school team and provide our pupils with top quality learning experiences.

What the school offers its staff

We are seeking an inspirational Deputy Headteacher to work in partnership with our wonderful pupils, committed staff, Governing Body, families and wider community.

• wonderful children who are keen and eager learners
• an opportunity to lead and teach in a good school with exciting ideas for the future
• a well-resourced learning environment
• a genuine commitment to your ongoing professional development and to supporting our staff to be the best that they can be
• a dedicated team who are professional, friendly and hard-working with a sense of fun

Commitment to safeguarding

Haslingfield Endowed Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.