Deputy Headteacher
What skills and experience we're looking for
Holly Trees Primary School is seeking an engaging and ambitious Deputy Headteacher to join our experienced, dedicated and friendly staff who share the common aim of developing children's abilities and skills through engaging and inspiring lessons.
Holly Trees sits at the heart our community. It is a well-established school with a sense of pride, community spirit and values. It is also a school which is proud to be on a path of continuous improvement; trying to develop increasingly effective teaching and learning strategies that support all our children.It is a truly inclusive place to be.
We promote a love of reading for all children, grow skilled writers and mathematicians and support children effectively in both their learning and well-being. We aim to provide an engaging curriculum for all our young learners through interest, breadth and depth, and offer excellent facilities.
What the school offers its staff
At Holly Trees Primary school, you will find:
- A community of wonderful children who value the support we give;
- A friendly and dedicated staff team that strives for high outcomes for all;
- An experienced and diligent Governing Board;
- Supportive and appreciative families;
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
They appreciate that staff know them well. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ably supported academically and personally by staff.'
We seek a new Deputy Headteacher who will- Inspire and lead: Motivate staff and pupils alike, fostering a culture of excellence in teaching and learning.
- Support and collaborate: Work closely with the Headteacher, Governing Board and Senior Leadership Team to drive the school forward, ensuring all children thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.
- Be a role model: Demonstrate a commitment to your own professional development and model best practices in leadership and teaching.
- Uphold our values: Promote our inclusive, nurturing environment where every member of the community is valued and supported.
- Commit to excellence: Work hard and with purpose, demonstrating high levels of motivation and dedication to improving outcomes for all children.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact the School Business Manager, Mrs Maggie Nimants at finance@hollytrees.essex.sch.uk or call 01277 212296.
Salary: Leadership Scale L7-13Closing Date: Friday 14th February 2025 at noon
Interview Date: Monday 10th March 2025
Information about the School
Holly Trees Primary School was formed in September 2000 through the amalgamation of the infant and junior schools, originally known as Crescent Road Infant and Junction Road Junior Schools. The school moved to the new building, in Vaughan Williams Way in September 2003.We are a local authority two form entry school.
Our children arrive at school enthusiastic, motivated and keen to learn. We pride ourselves on having experienced, dedicated staff who share the common aim of developing children's abilities and skills through engaging and inspiring lessons. Children are encouraged to investigate, contribute and reflect as they progress through their learning journey.
As you walk around our lovely school, you will see well-behaved children in every classroom. Holly Trees children are happy and eager to learn, and their excellent behaviour reflects their engagement and enthusiasm.
The Deputy Headteacher will be an integral part in leading the vision, ethos and policies of the school which secures effective teaching and successful learning and promotes high levels of achievement and self-esteem for all pupils irrespective of background, ethnicity, gender or disability.
They will help lead and manage the creation and implementation of the School Improvement Plan which identifies priorities and targets for ensuring pupils achieve high standards and make good progress, increasing teachers' effectiveness and securing school improvement and taking responsibility for appropriately delegated aspects.
They will work closely with the Headteacher, Governing Board and SLT to monitor children's learning as we continuously close achievement gaps and raise standards for all pupils. They will ensure the high quality of all provision, including contributing actively towards the formulation of all school policies and procedures and ensuring their consistent implementation across the school.The Deputy Headteacher will lead on teaching and learning across the school, as well as contributing significantly to the School's Improvement Plan and School Evaluation Form and playing a major role in determining strategy for the school.
Please download our Job Pack for further details of the role.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.