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Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher

Testbourne Community School

Whitchurch, Hampshire

Salary:
£56,513 - £61,486 (LDR31 – LDR38)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2018
Apply by:
19 February 2018

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a talented, dedicated and inspirational Deputy Headteacher to our leadership team.  The main areas of responsibility for this post will be determined after taking into account the strengths of the successful candidate, as our priority is the appointment of an exceptional leader.  This is an exciting opportunity to fulfil a significant leadership role in an ‘Outstanding’ school and to play a pivotal part in our future development.

We are fortunate to serve an extremely able cohort of students with supportive parents and governors.   Our school ethos and philosophy are embodied by our strapline ‘Achievement, Excellence, Integrity.’  Under the leadership of our new Headteacher, we are working together to continually increase expectations, improve our practice and raise standards of achievement in order to secure our outstanding judgement for the future.

The successful candidate will:  

• have benefitted from experience in more than one school context. 

• be an excellent teacher who is passionate about developing pedagogy; 

• have deep understanding of how to identify and develop the potential of others; 

• be experienced in leading whole-school initiatives and be able to demonstrate the impact of these; 

• be able to balance empathy, compassion and sensitivity with courage in making pivotal leadership decisions; 

• be ambitious for the school, its students and their own professional development and career progression; 

• be an innovator and problem solver; 

• be an inspiration to students and staff.

In return we offer: 

• a highly professional and collaborative working environment focused on developing a love of learning; 

• opportunities to expand professional experience and repertoire;  

• the chance to work with a cohort of highly intelligent and articulate students; 

• first rate personal career development opportunities to assist you in the fulfilment of your career aspirations.

If this describes you, we would welcome your application.  Please download our information pack and application form from the TES website or our school’s website 

Closing date: Monday 19 February Noon

Interview dates: Thursday 1st March and Friday 2nd March

Please return completed forms to recruitment@testbourne.hants.sch.uk

We extend an invitation to prospective candidates to visit our school and meet our Headteacher, Jon Beck.  Please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Etsuko Sentance using e.sentance@testbourne.hants.sch.uk or 01256 890215, to make arrangements if you would like to accept our invitation.

Testbourne Community School is committed to safeguarding children 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 this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau checks, along with other relevant employment checks.

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About Testbourne Community School

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Testbourne Community School, an 11-16 comprehensive school with an extremely able cohort, is an Outstanding School (Ofsted 2010) which provides a forward thinking, outward looking and vibrant learning environment. We pride ourselves on the strength of staff and student relationships and we have a strong community at the heart of our ethos. We know that the life chances of our pupils are determined by inspirational teachers. We are working together to continually raise expectations, improve our practice and raise standards of students’ achievements.

In 2021, our TAG Attainment 8 score was 56.43 and 67% achieved a grade 5+ in English and Maths. 84% of students achieved 4+ in English and Maths which is a fantastic achievement.

The school serves the town of Whitchurch and the surrounding area and is within easy reach of Winchester, Newbury, Basingstoke and Southampton with good transport links to the M3 and A34.

Situated on the River Test and surrounded by picturesque rolling countryside, Whitchurch is Hampshire’s smallest town.   Much of this charming town is a conservation area and contains many listed and notable buildings.  It is also host to Whitchurch Silk Mill, a 19th century water mill which is one of Hampshire's hidden gems.

Further details are available on the School website: www.testbourne.school or contact us by email: recruitment@testbourne.school or call 01256 890216.

Testbourne Community School is committed to safeguarding children 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 this commitment. Applicants will be required to declare any convictions.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure Barring Service checks, along with other relevant employment checks. Testbourne Community School is an equal opportunities employer and no candidate will be disadvantaged because of race, gender, sexuality, disability or any other protected characteristic.  All shortlisting exercises are completed by evaluating a candidate’s suitability in terms of the person specification and job description for the role in question.

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Applications closed