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Teaching Vacancies; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Day

PPA at home

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is assisting a school in Knottingley to recruit an inspiring Deputy Headteacher to support the Headteacher, share accountability for the quality of education and pupil wellbeing, and cover leadership in their absence.

The post, initially 0.6 teaching commitment, requires strategic vision, staff development, safeguarding leadership and a data-informed approach to school improvement in a faith-inspired setting.

Qualifications

• Proven primary school leadership experience and a sustained track record of raising pupil outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, assessment, SEND and inclusion and translating into practice.
• Ability to inspire and motivate staff and children with warmth and high expectations.
• Commitment to safeguarding and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the school's strategic vision, embedding core values in all aspects of school life.
• Champion outstanding teaching and learning, leading curriculum development and using monitoring to drive improvement.
• Lead, coach and develop staff at all career stages with a culture of ambition and growth.
• Promote welfare and wellbeing of every pupil and act as or support the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Use pupil performance data to evaluate impact and inform strategic decisions.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, governors and the Trust network.
• Model high standards of professional conduct and a commitment to ongoing development.

Skills

Leadership experience

Curriculum development

Staff development

Safeguarding

Education

NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Due to promotion of our current Deputy Headteacher, we have an exciting opportunity for an inspiring and experienced leader to join us and play a pivotal role in the next chapter of our school's journey.

Working closely with our Headteacher, you will share accountability for the quality of education, the wellbeing of all pupils and staff, and the school's ongoing improvement - and you will act as Headteacher in their absence.

You will work alongside a fantastic team, who care deeply about our children in our fantastic school. St Botolph’s is a special place with a distinctive Christian ethos. Our school vision 'find your fantastic' permeates through every single thing that we do.

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, enthusiastic and committed Deputy Headteacher to join our team. IN the first instance, there will be a 0.6 teaching commitment.

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who will:

• Shape and deliver the school's strategic vision, embedding our values of courage, joy, creativity, kindness, curiosity and empowerment in all aspects of school life
• Champion outstanding teaching and learning, leading on curriculum development and using monitoring and evaluation to drive improvement
• Lead, coach and develop staff at all career stages, building a culture of ambition, collaboration and professional growth
• Promote the welfare and wellbeing of every pupil, acting as or supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead i
• Use pupil performance data with rigour and precision to evaluate impact and inform strategic decisions
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, local governors and the wider Trust network
• Model the highest standards of professional conduct and a commitment to your own continued development

We are looking for someone who brings the following:

• Proven primary school leadership experience and a sustained track record of raising pupil outcome
• The ability to inspire and motivate staff and children alike, with warmth, energy and high expectations
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, assessment, SEND and inclusion and how to translate this into excellent practice
• A values-driven approach and the commitment to hold or work towards the NPQH
• A genuine belief that every child, regardless of background, can achieve their very best
• A sense of humour

Enhance Academy Trust has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. The Trust values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all.

What the school offers its staff

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a successful and forward-looking academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

As a Trust, we have developed a range of employee benefits. Here are just a few examples …

• Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services.
• GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors are available for ouremployeesand members of their household, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and prescriptions (which have to paid for) can be delivered to local chemists.
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• A paid annual Wellbeing Day – a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing.
• Wherever possible, PPA at home for teachers.
• Leadership opportunities to support your development.

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.