Deputy Headteacher at Thomas Harding Junior School

Thomas Harding Junior School; Chesham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership time

Induction programme

CPD

Trust networks

Support for wellbeing

Job summary

Thomas Harding Junior School seeks a Deputy Headteacher who will build on strong foundations with clarity, energy and a forward-thinking approach, supporting high-quality teaching and modelling our ASPIRE values.

You will work closely with staff, families and governors to shape the school's strategic direction, promote inclusion, and ensure every pupil achieves their best in a diverse, vibrant community.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Build on school foundations with clarity, energy and forward-thinking leadership.
• Support high-quality teaching and model ASPIRE values.
• Work with staff, families and governors to shape the school's strategic direction.

Job description

About this Role

Thomas Harding is in apositive position, with committed staff, supportive families, a skilledgoverning body and part of a Trust that is fully invested in the school'sfuture direction. Our ASPIRE values sit at the heart of our ethos, shaping theattitudes, behaviours and aspirations we want every pupil to carry into theirfuture.

As a junior schoolserving a diverse and vibrant community, we offer a broad and stimulatingcurriculum that encourages curiosity, independence and a genuine love oflearning. Our pupils enjoy a wide range of enrichment opportunities, and we areproud of the strong relationships we maintain with parents, carers and thewider community.

Our most recent Ofstedinspection recognised the school's strengths, including pupils' positiveattitudes, the calm and purposeful learning environment, and the commitment ofstaff to ensuring every child succeeds.

We are seeking aDeputy Headteacher who will build on these foundations with clarity, enthusiasmand a forward-thinking approach. You will play a central role in shaping theschool's strategic direction, supporting high-quality teaching, and modellingthe values and behaviours that define Thomas Harding. We are looking forsomeone who is visible, approachable, and committed to working in genuinepartnership with staff, families and governors.

We warmly encourageprospective applicants to visit Thomas Harding Junior School to experience ourethos first-hand and meet our wonderful pupils and staff.

We look forward toreceiving your application.

We are lookingfor someone who:

• Hasproven, effective leadership skills and the drive to help lead our school withpassion, raising standards where required, but recognising and maintainingexcellence where it is already in place.
• Has an unrelentingbelief and focus that all students can achieve high standards, whatever theirbackground, life experiences or starting point.
• Promotes highstandards of teaching and learning through excellent classroom practice.
• Possessesexcellent communication skills with a firm commitment to working in partnershipwith children, staff, governors, families and the wider community.
• Ispassionate about education and learning and can inspire and motivate the schoolcommunity.
• Candemonstrate a commitment to the principles of inclusion, equality and highachievement for all.
• Is committedto the continual development of themselves as practitioners.

We can offer you:

• A passionate, positive and motivated team of professionals who putchildren at the heart of every decision.
• Working in a supportive partnership within and beyond your school,driven by a moral purpose which isunderpinnedby our ASPIRE values.
• Dedicated leadership time, PPA and a full induction programme.
• Significant support through both the Headteacher and the ODBST, ensuringthat you will succeed in this role.
• A commitment to quality CPD as part of the ODBST.
• Engagement with Trust networks to share best practice and learn fromothers across our partnership.
• A strong network of deputies who support each other and share bestpractice.
• An SLT who are committed to supporting and enabling the wellbeing of allstaff.