Deputy Headteacher

Overview

We wish to appoint an inspirational Deputy Headteacher who will enhance the successes of our school and play a significant role in the schools future success. We seek a dynamic and ambitious leader who shares our vision to provide outstanding, creative and inclusive education.

Do you have the ability to inspire and motivate?

Do you have a strong understanding of whole school improvement?

Do you have the skills to challenge and support in equal measure?

If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you!

Salary Type:: Leadership

Salary details:: L12-L16

Contract type:: Permanent

Hours: Full Tim

About us

Turnfurlong Junior School is an exciting and dynamic school where we strive to provide a creative, happy and safe environment, in which all children are inspired to achieve success. We are a high performing and oversubscribed 3 form junior located in the heart of Aylesbury.

We understand the importance that education has in nurturing and preparing children for their future lives and to becoming confident, independent and reflective life-long learners. Leaders have developed a nurturing school where children feel safe. The children are provided with a high level of personalised development and outstanding teaching.

We believe that all our students and staff have limitless potential and that it is our responsibility to develop and nurture this.

Please visit our website for further information on our school

About you

As Deputy Headteacher you will have the knowledge and expertise to support our school on its journey to Outstanding. You will inspire, challenge and support others to enable them to achieve more than they ever thought possible. You will be an outstanding leader, teacher and role model for all and will have a proven track-record of leadership at middle or senior level. The successful candidate will nurture a culture of professional development that is integrated seamlessly into everyday practice, being bold, optimistic and tenacious in setting and achieving high standards.

You will have:

• The ability to inspire and motivate teams as well as lead by example
• A strong understanding of whole school improvement
• Strong leadership that consistently strives to gain the best for each and every child
• Excellent communication skills for all stakeholders with the ability to build relationships with parents, other schools and the wider community
• The ability to set and deliver aspirational targets and high-quality provision for all our students

We can offer:

• Wonderful students who are eager to learn
• Dedicated, committed and enthusiastic staff
• A positive, caring and supportive school ethos
• Opportunities for professional development
• A forward-thinking and exciting place to work
• A proactive and supportive Governing Body

Other information

Detailed information and an application pack can be accessed on our website www.tjs.org.uk

We positively encourage visits to the school! For additional queries and to arrange a visit please contact Miss Mendes on 01296 489 264 or officemanager@tjs.org.uk

Completed application forms should be sent to officemanager@tjs.org.uk

Closing date:: 18th October 2021; 12:00

Interviews to be held:: 21st October 2021

At Turnfurlong Junior School, we believe that a policy on child protection is founded on the right of all children to be safe and feel safe, and that it is the fundamental obligation on all schools to robustly secure this right.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We are an equal opportunities employer. All staff appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.