Deputy Headteacher

 Following the promotion of the previous post-holder to headship, Bassett Green Primary School is looking for a Deputy Headteacher to play a crucial role in our journey of school improvement to start in January 2019.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding and inspirational teacher to join our dedicated and motivated team of teachers and support staff. You will be part of a team of leaders that Ofsted judged in 2017 to be “working effectively to provide a curriculum that excites, motivates and inspires pupils in their learning”. We are looking for a leader who will help us to advance our curriculum and assessment procedures, to sustain progress and to develop our teachers to fulfil their potential. Through building relationships with children and families, and encouraging every individual to achieve their very best, our new Deputy Headteacher will have a real impact on the life of our community.   

The successful candidate will:

· Be an outstanding practitioner, with high expectations of children and staff and the ability to support achievement across the school

· Have the ability and experience to lead the development of the curriculum across the school

· Be an excellent role model, with strong leadership, communication and organisational skills

· Be committed to securing quality first teaching to enable all children to make the best possible progress

· Be ambitious for their own professional development, and that of others

We can offer you:

· A supportive and committed team of staff and senior leaders who share responsibility to transform our children’s experience of learning

· A vibrant, multi-cultural working environment

· Extensive opportunities for professional development both in house and across a network of local schools and external partners

· The chance to make a real impact and change the life chances of children in our community.  

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school prior to application.Please contact the Headteacher Deb Sutton on 02380 676262 or head@bassettgreen.net if you would like to discuss the role in more detail, or to arrange to visit the school.