Deputy Headteacher

Teaching Vacancies; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community primary school in Nottingham is looking for an enthusiastic senior leader to join their team. The role involves inspiring and motivating staff to achieve high standards and ensuring all children's needs are met, particularly in relation to inclusion. This is a non-teaching position that includes excellent opportunities for professional development. Candidates should possess strong leadership and organizational skills and have a good understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Supportive team environment

Dedicated leadership time

Qualifications

• Experience in senior leadership roles.
• Knowledge of primary school age range, including early years.
• Ability to motivate and inspire staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire school staff to achieve high standards.
• Work with families and communities to meet children's needs.
• Ensure effective safeguarding practices across the school.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Commitment to inclusion

Understanding of Safeguarding procedures

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Has experience of senior leadership and can demonstrate leadership skills that motivate and inspire staff to achieve the highest standards of achievement for all children
• Has experience and knowledge of working across the primary school age range, including early years
• Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and will use these to continue to raise the profile of the school and further integrate it into the wider community
• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, with particular regard to SEND, EAL and Pupil Premium pupils and will work in partnership with families, staff and the wider community to ensure that all children's needs are met.
• Has a good understanding of Safeguarding procedures and the role of the DSL in school

What the school offers its staff

• An inclusive school with a good reputation for developing successful caring children
• Pupils who are polite, respectful and have a desire to learn.
• A dedicated, caring and motivated team of staff who help and support each other including specialist teachers, learning mentors and parent support workers
• A supportive and committed Governing body
• Excellent CPD opportunities and support from the Nottingham Schools Trust and Local Authority.
• Dedicated leadership time, this is a non-teaching post

Further details about the role

With the retirement of our current Head Teacher and the subsequent promotion of our Deputy Head, we are delighted to present this new opportunity.

Berridge Primary & Nursery School maintained good in all areas in the October 2024 Ofsted inspection. It is a split site community school which values being curious, resilient, cooperative, reflective, respectful and responsible. The Governing Body is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative senior leader with the drive and commitment to help shape the future of our primary & nursery school alongside our new Head Teacher and other established senior and middle leaders.

Commitment to safeguarding

Berridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment to the posts below will be subject to the following pre-employment checks: health, identity, relevant work qualifications, right to work in the UK, professional registration, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and references. A start date for successful job applicants will not be confirmed until clearance from all the above checks has been obtained. As part of the pre check, school will also conduct online searches including social media presence.