Larchfield School - Deputy Headteacher

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Deputy Headteacher to foster a nurturing and inclusive environment. This role involves leading safeguarding initiatives, supporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons, and promoting the school's core values. You will work collaboratively with a dedicated team to enhance the learning experience for all students, ensuring their safety and development. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive school community, where your leadership and creativity will thrive. If you are committed to educational excellence and wish to contribute to a positive school culture, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive colleagues

Proactive leadership team

Family ethos environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Lead on safeguarding and monitor school objectives.
• Promote the school's ethos and ensure compliance with policies.
• Manage staff and oversee pupil transitions.

Skills

Creative flair

Engagement strategies

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher to join our small, inclusive and friendly school dedicated to a school family ethos.

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher with the following qualities:

• Drive and creative flair to support teachers to deliver challenging lessons.
• Ability to use a variety of strategies to engage and support children in their learning and play, including having a good knowledge of how to make learning active and practical.
• Collaborative professional with the ability to contribute to provision planning, using their initiative to engage children and adapt planning on the spot.
• Good team player; able to build strong relationships with all those working within the class team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, along with energy and enthusiasm.
• Good communication skills with children, families and staff.

We Can Offer:

• A school with a family ethos of ‘Be the family you want’.
• Children who are taught the importance of being ‘safe, responsible and respectful’.
• Friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Membership of a committed and proactive leadership team.
• Ongoing professional development.

Key Responsibilities Will Be:

• To assume the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead within the school.
• To lead on the monitoring, progress and achievement of the school’s aims and objectives, reporting to the Headteacher and Governors.
• To support and promote the school’s ethos, aims and core values to promote the welfare, progress and continued development of the school and its children.
• Ensure compliance around the quality of teaching and learning, including the analysis of performance data where appropriate.
• To ensure school policies are translated into practice.
• Manage staff and resources to that end.
• To manage and oversee the effective transition of pupils between year groups.
• To be an outstanding role model across the school in terms of leading, teaching, behaviour and classroom management.
• To lead on school residentials.

Call 01628 622522 or email [e-mail] to arrange a visit or to ask for an application pack.

Application Forms Are Also Available On Our School Website:
www.larchfieldschool.co.uk

Interviews will be held as positive applications are received.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be sought from the successful candidates.