Deputy Headteacher

 Deputy Headteacher

Required for 17th April 2023 or 1st September 2023.

Salary Scale: Leadership Scale L8-L12

Full-time

If you really want to make a difference, then this opportunity may be for you!  

This is the chance to be part of something amazing, to improve the life chances of children and to accelerate your career and expertise.

 The Palmer Academy is part of the REAch2 Multi Academy Trust, we are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative leader to join our team.

We can offer:

·        The opportunity to work as part of a collaborative, experienced, supportive leadership team.

·        A firm commitment to you and your professional development.

·        Coaching and mentoring with the Academy’s headteacher.

·        Enthusiastic children who are ready to learn.

·        A caring, hard-working and committed staff team.

·        Vast opportunities for professional development within the REAch 2 Trust.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

·        Motivation to ensure that our children receive the very best provision, showing a relentless pursuit for excellence.

·        Proven impact of leadership, resulting in improvements within the quality of education.

·        Positivity and aspiration for all, with the ability to support and challenge colleagues.

·        Excellence within their own teaching and have experience working with children of different ages across the primary phase.

·        Effective partnerships with all stakeholders through excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.

·        A commitment to continuing their own professional development and the development of others.

“Pupils, parents and staff are proud of this kind and inclusive school. Staff prioritise getting to know pupils and their families. Current pupils welcome new friends, including those new to the country, with open arms. Pupils embrace the diversity in the school and the way that everyone is respectful. They know this helps make school such a special place for them.”

Ofsted November 2022

 About REAch2:

Founded in 2012, REAch2 Academy Trust is the largest primary-only academy trust in the country. It is a growing charitable organisation currently supporting over 60 primary academies across England, including 4 in Reading. REAch2 is a family connected by a common desire to learn from each other, share experiences and be mutually supportive across the entire academy community. We work as a team to deliver exceptional learning opportunities for all pupils in REAch2. 

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS disclosure with children’s barred list check; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

Visits to our school are warmly encouraged and can be arranged at your convenience to meet our brilliant children! Please contact the office at The Palmer Academy at admin@thepalmeracademy.com to request an application pack, application form or to arrange a visit.

The application process and timetable

Application deadline: Tuesday 21st February 2023 9.00am

School visits: Tours and informal discussion to be arranged via the school

Interview date: Friday 24th February or Monday 27th February (to be confirmed)

Selection exercises:

1.      Teaching element

2.      Tasks linked to the role of deputy headteacher

3.      An interview

Interviews to be held at The Palmer Academy, 70 Northumberland Avenue, Reading RG2 7PP.

Telephone: 0118 937 5481

Headteacher: Miss Anne Higginbotham

Deputy Headteacher: Miss Libby Thomassen