Deputy Headteacher

Our super deputy headteacher has taken up her first headship and so we are now looking to appoint a deputy headteacher to join our team in September 2021.

The deputy headteacher will develop our culture focused on learning, building capacity for consistently outstanding teaching and learning, our ethos of high expectations for all aspects of school life at Phil & Jim and develop our rigorous approach to behaviour management. The over-arching purpose of the role is to develop our vision for outstanding, inclusive, quality of education for all our children.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Deputise in the headteacher’s absence
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of what constitutes outstanding teaching and learning
• Inspire and motivate staff, parents, carers and children
• Demonstrate high standards of interpersonal and organisational skills
• Show commitment to ensuring equality of opportunity for all our learners
• Be a dynamic and creative practitioner with high expectations for all in our team

We offer you:

• A happy, supportive and nurturing environment where we work effectively as a team
• Children who are eager to learn, committed staff, governors, parents and carers
• A commitment to a healthy work/life balance with opportunities for leaders to work flexibly
• Inspiring curriculum enrichment opportunities because of our exciting location in central Oxford
• Opportunities to develop your practice supported by a commitment to your continuous professional development

Benefits:

• Access to Oxfordshire County Council discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ample parking and secure bike store
• Staff social events
• Free tea and coffee in the staff room
• Access to staff laptops and iPads

Our school has a new purpose built library, computer suite, two iPad trolleys, a large Astro turf pitch and we have recently had solar panels installed.

Application and selection process

School visits

We are offering visits by appointment only. If you would like to visit our school, please make an appointment by contacting Ms Kirsty Underwood, PA to headteacher at: headpa@philandjim.org.uk or by telephoning the school office on: 01865 311064

How to apply:

• Please see the vacancy page on our website for job description, person specification and application form http://philandjim.org.uk/ 
• Completed applications can be emailed to Kirsty Underwood headpa@philandjim.org.uk 

Closing date: Noon, Monday 24 May 2021

Interviews will be held in school on: Wednesday 26 May 2021

Safeguarding

Phil and Jim is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect on this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Reference checks will also be performed prior to interview.