Deputy Headteacher

Tkat (the Kemnal Academies Trust); Whitehall; Sur place; GBP 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Excellent CPD opportunities

Coaching and mentoring from leadership

Induction programme

Work-life balance emphasis

Career development within trust

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care

Employee Assistance Programme

Résumé du poste

Dame Janet Primary Academy is seeking an inspiring Deputy Headteacher to lead teaching, learning and the curriculum across all primary key stages. You will drive high standards, support staff development, and foster a culture of professional learning and reflective practice within our school community.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication, and a deep commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Engaging and effective in building relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Passionate about inclusive education and advocating for children with SEND.
• Outstanding communicator who develops positive relationships with children and staff.
• Willing to lead, mentor and develop teachers at all career stages.
• Able to think analytically and creatively to improve teaching and learning.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic management for all primary key stages and lead teaching, learning and the curriculum.
• Drive high standards in pupil progress, attainment and wellbeing.
• Support professional learning, reflection and career pathways for staff across the trust.

Connaissances

Relationship building

Pedagogy expertise

SEND inclusion

Communication skills

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Formation

NPQSENCO/NASENCO desirable

Description du poste

We are looking for an inspiring and dynamic Deputy Headteacher who is engaging and passionate about teaching and learning to ensure every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. You will provide strategic management for all children across all primary key stages; lead teaching and learning and the curriculum with a focus on high standards; and have excellent classroom practice. Demonstrating your enthusiastic and innovative leadership skills, as Deputy Headteacher you will play a key role in developing teachers at all stages in their career, part of our culture of professional learning, reflection and professional pathways. The successful Deputy Headteacher will be proactive in their approach and have the ability to anticipate the impact of their planned actions. They will build their practice around sharing a vision for students based on the school ethos, collecting empirical and anecdotal evidence, and work with staff and students to review strategies and make any positive amendments. They will be encouraged to be a reflective practitioner and actively seek networking opportunities. The ideal Deputy Headteacher will be someone who is:

• Engaging and effective in building relationships, highly articulate and an excellent classroom practitioner with a real interest in pedagogy, with the energy and charisma to lead and inspire others
• Passionate for inclusive education and advocating for children with SEND.
• NPQSENCO or NASENCO qualified (desirable).
• An outstanding communicator who develops positive relationships with both children and staff
• Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• Able to think analytically and creatively
• Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
• Committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all pupils
  Kemnal Academies Trust is a group of schools with ambition for every child and pride in the communities we serve. We provide a broad and rich education that opens doors. Working together, we give every pupil the support and the skills they need to build a life of purpose, agency, and contribution.
  Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership, and learning for all. Our leaders focus on pupil progress and attainment, regularly sharing knowledge, insight, and experience across our family of schools. We believe passionately in the power of collaborative working and actively promote school-to-school support because when we work together, every child benefits. A Culture of Belonging: Equity, Inclusion & Diversity Belonging is of utmost importance to us. We strive to create an atmosphere where everyone feels welcomed and respected, where expectations are high, and genuine support is provided. Here, colleagues are trusted to lead, contribute, and grow in alignment with our mission. At Kemnal Academies Trust, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we know diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward. Flexible Working Kemnal Academies Trust recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career while balancing their commitments and interests outside of work. We actively promote flexible working practices and opportunities to support a positive work-life balance.
• Further roles and responsibilities will be aligned with the skill set of the successful candidate but can be discussed on a school tour.

School Tour Dates

Thursday 12th November at 9:30am Friday 13th November at 3:45pm Thursday 19th November 9.30am

Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, as Deputy Headteacher we can offer you:

Benefits

• Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
• Coaching and mentoring from the academy's experienced leadership team
• A comprehensive induction programme
• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
• Access to trust resources and materials to help plan and deliver great lessons
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests
• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

About Dame Janet Primary Academy