Deputy Headteacher

The Trustees are looking to appoint a committed Deputy Headteacher to replace our current Deputy who has retired after 25 years’ service. We wish to recruit someone who will provide professional leadership and management on a whole school level and who will maintain the high standards of the school; Ofsted Outstanding status at the last three inspections, and has the vision and ability to support the leadership and development of the school into its next phase.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the Headteacher you will:

·lead on student welfare including behaviour, attendance and safeguarding;

·drive improvement throughout the school and play a key role in the ongoing success and development of Glebe School;

·work with the Headteacher in terms of strategic and financial planning and deputise for the Headteacher in his absence to provide continuity of leadership;

·take responsibility for line managing and performance management of staff, in particular support staff;

·act as a role model for good leadership and management, personal conduct and professional development;

·be responsible for undertaking the professional duties and responsibilities of a Deputy Headteacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document.

We are looking for:

·A committed leader who has some experience of successful leadership and the courage and conviction to achieve the best outcomes for all;

·An enthusiastic and inspirational leader with drive and high standards, to maintain our existing outstanding status and move the school forward in the next stage of development as an academy;

·A leader who is an outstanding practitioner, able to create and support innovative approaches to improve life opportunities and employment for SEND students;

·A people manager with emotional intelligence and good humour to lead and continually challenge underperformance;

·Resilience, perseverance and optimism in the face of difficulties and challenges and the capacity to be flexible, adaptable and creative;

·Knowledge of finance and resource management to derive best value from the school budget.

We can offer you:

·The opportunity to lead an outstanding school into the next phase of its development;

·An outstanding school with good established practices, a sound financial position and good buildings and site;

·Students who enjoy school and thrive on their broad based curriculum and wide range of activities;

·A stable and committed staff team determined to give our students the best possible opportunities;

·A supportive and committed board of trustees.

If you are the person to take up the challenge and lead our exceptional school into the next phase of its development we would like to hear from you.

We encourage you to visit the school. Our current Headteacher, Keith Seed, will be showing potential candidates around on 21st or 25th September at 9.30am.

To obtain an information pack and to arrange your visit please contact Mrs Lisa Exford lexford@glebe.bromley.sch.uk or by telephone on 020 8777 4540.