Deputy Headteacher Fulltime

Job Description

Start Date: 1st September 2021 Pay: L7 - L11 Halling Primary School is looking to appoint asubstantive Deputy Headteacher to join our friendly and supportive SLT who workhard to ensure the children attending our school receive the very best from us.As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, theDeputy Headteacher will participate in the strategic leadership and managementof the school and will be responsible for the quality of teaching and learning.We are looking for a person who: - Is excited to work with the Headteacher to leadthe schoolHas substantial recent senior leadershipexperienceUnderstands and can analysis data effectively todrive improvementCan model excellent teachingHas high expectations of staff, children andthemselvesHas a passion for raising standards andattainmentWill work effectively with the Trust and localcollaboration schoolsHas an engaging style and motivates staff andpupilsHas a commitment to improving and developing theirown practiceHas demonstrated their ability to lead others asan assistant or deputy HTHas a proven track record in leading whole schoolimprovementIs an excellent role model for staff and pupilswithin the schoolIs an excellent communicatorEncourages a whole school approach toimprovementWe can offer you: - Well-motivated children who are eager to learnA well-resourced learning environmentCommitment to continued professionaldevelopmentAn enthusiastic and supportive staffteamA forward- thinking school that is dedicated tothe success of all children and staff.If you would like to arrange a visit to our schoolor an informal chat with our Headteacher, please email. Information about the school can be found byvisiting our website via the button below. We reserve the right to close applications early.Please not that only those shortlisted forinterview will be contracted for interview. All applications should be made via Kent-Teach.This school is committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of our children; we expect all staff to share thiscommitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory referencesand an enhanced DBS check Closing Date: 28/04/2021 at 23:00 Interviews: Week commencing 3rd May 2021 Information about the school Halling Primary School, which is part of the CliffeWoods Academy Trust, is located in the attractive village of Halling, situatedbeside the River Medway between Snodland and Cuxton. There are good transportlinks with easy access to the M2 and the M20, as well as the recently openedbridge across to Wouldham and Burham. We currently have 346 pupils on roll and haverecently expanded to two form entry. Halling Primary School is a popularcommunity school with strong local links and a place at the heart of a thrivingvillage. We have a child-centred ethos and a curriculum that supports learningfor life. The school has an outstanding outdoor environment featuring our ownForest School area, pond, wildlife area, outdoor classroom and an all-weathersports area. Outdoor learning is a key feature of our curriculum. Halling Primary School has a good OFSTED ratingwith outstanding behaviour and safeguarding and an outstanding Early YearsFoundation Stage. Our staff are committed, friendly and reflective, alwaysstriving to achieve the very best outcomes for all of our children. All that wedo is underpinned by our core values: compassion; integrity; thankfulness;respect and resilience. These values enable all our pupils to gain the skills,knowledge, attributes and mindset needed to succeed in an ever-changingsociety. For more information, please visit our website orif you would like to see our wonderful school in action, please do not hesitateto contact the school office to arrange a tour/ discussion with the HeadTeacher. Our School and all its personnel are committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject toan Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.KTJ1