Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher

Start date: February 26th 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter

Salary: L 16-20 

Location: Village Primary School, Derby, DE23 8DF

 We are currently looking for a dynamic, inspirational and passionate individual who wants to make a real difference and join our leadership team as Deputy Headteacher at Village Primary School. 

 We are a good school (Ofsted, October 2012) and have been a National Teaching School since November 2016. 

 At the time of this advert, we are currently in the process of a stakeholder consultation with a view to joining a multi academy trust, in our pursuit to further improve and secure the best outcomes and futures for all of our children. 

We wish to appoint a dedicated and ambitious individual who has:

 Excellent teaching, reflective and interpersonal skills

 The ability to lead and work as part of teams; to be flexible

 High quality organisational skills

 The ability and drive to improve outcomes for all students

 The skills to further develop a culture that is both nurturing and yet challenging

 A firm commitment to Village values and our community

 A desire to continue to develop as an outstanding senior leader before embarking upon headship

As a member of our staff team we can offer:

 Excellent professional development opportunities and career progression within and beyond the school

 A friendly, challenging and supportive working environment

 The opportunity and challenge to make a real difference for the children here at VPS and the wider community

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and you are looking for an exciting and thoroughly rewarding opportunity, then this could be the job for you and therefore you could be the deputy headteacher for us. We very much look forward to receiving your application. 

If you would like to look around the school, please e-mail Kay Bumford, School Business Manager (admin@village.derby.sch.uk) stating which tour you would like to join:

1) Wednesday 22nd November 2017 1:45pm

2) Monday 27th November 2017 at 4:30pm

3) Tuesday 28th November 2017 at 9:30am

Closing Date: Friday 1st December 2017 at 12pm

Interview: Monday 11th December 2017 

Due to this post having access to children, candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.