[ref. g7195704] Deputy Headteacher
Thank you for the interest you have shown in the position of Deputy Headteacher at Littleover Community School.
The opportunity of Deputy Headteacher arises following the decision of the current long-standing and highly respected Deputy Headteacher, who leads on Behaviour and Attendance and is the KS4 lead, to leave the school, at the end of this academic year.
We are looking to appoint someone to our school with a commitment to upholding our traditional high standards and expectations, whilst also willing to lead on developments and changes we will need to make in the years ahead. With this in mind, we are inviting applications from candidates with varying backgrounds and experiences, who feel their skills can make a positive contribution to our school.
As you will see from the details enclosed, we are a high achieving school with exemplary attendance and excellent GCSE and A-Level results.
We are committed to continuous improvement so that the school evolves to match the ever changing needs of the students, our community, the workplace and of the education sector. The school has continued its path as a community school and we need to maintain our high aspirations and focus on a considered evolution in all areas of school life.We need to utilise the latest thinking and technologies to ensure our school and our students are equipped for the future.
Our governors, staff, students and parents/carers are committed to continuing to serve our community by developing the very strong academic performance of the school. If you feel you could contribute to this vision we would be very pleased to receive your application.
Littleover Community School is an 11-18 comprehensive, community school. We are a Local Authority maintained school and have a positive working relationship with Derby City Council.
For further details regarding this post, please see the attached Applicant Information Pack. We welcome visits to the school, to request a visit, or for further information, please contact Nicola Kelleher, Office Manager/ PA to Headteacher on n.kelleher@littleover.derby.sch.uk
Employment benefits
There are an extensive range of benefits that are available to you as an employee of Littleover Community School.
For your health and wellbeing there is access to a free on site gym and an employee assistance programme.
You will have access to the Derby City Council Rewards platform, which hosts a wide range of benefits such as the Cycle2Work scheme, benefits and offers at an extensive network of retailers, Tusker Car Lease Scheme and more!
These benefits run alongside other benefits such as access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (depending on your role), free on-site car parking, free annual flu jab and a friendly, supportive working environment!
Completed application forms, with a supporting letter explaining why you feel you have the qualifications, experience and personal qualities required for this post, should be returned by email to jobs@littleover.derby.sch.uk or via the TES platform.
Littleover Community School is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.