Senior Deputy Headteacher

Career Opportunity

Are you aspiring towards headship? The role of Senior Deputy Headteacher offers an ideal pathway. In this capacity, you will hold a central position within the Senior Leadership Team, spearheading initiatives to shape the educational trajectory of the school. Your focus will be on ensuring the delivery of a curriculum that is not only of high quality but also inclusive and innovative.

The person specification for this role outlines the experience, skills, and attributes we are seeking. We are looking for:

● An exceptional educator who serves as an inspiring role model.

● A confident individual capable of representing the school publicly.

● Someone with both strategic acumen and emotional intelligence.

● Able to manage a healthy work-life balance and support colleagues in doing

the same.

● A dynamic leader who can drive positive change.

While this role presents its challenges, it also promises significant rewards. It serves as excellent preparation for future progression to headship. You will benefit from comprehensive support and a range of opportunities for ongoing professional development and learning. Join us in this exciting journey as we work together to shape the future of our school and the lives of our students.

If you are a dedicated worker and an enthusiastic team player ready to join a thriving school, please access further details of the duties, which are listed in the Job Description available for download on: https://www.cws-croydon.co.uk/career-opportunities Please also read about us in our candidate information pack.

Ethos

Our ethos derives from the theoretical and practical nature of sport with TEAMWORK, RESPECT, ENJOYMENT, DISCIPLINE and SPORTSMANSHIP as its core values. All staff are expected to demonstrate and support these in their everyday work. Coombe Wood School teaching and non-teaching staff will work closely together across many different areas of the school to ensure the best possible learning experiences for our students. Coombe Wood School is part of Folio Education Trust: http://www.folio-education.co.uk/. This is a local collaboration of schools, with future possibilities of shared training or working at more than one school, so by becoming part of the team at Coombe Wood School, your career will experience wider benefits.

Location

Serving the communities of South and Central Croydon, this fully-inclusive secondary co-educational school was established in 2018 to meet an urgent rising local demand. The school is situated opposite Lloyd Park in South Croydon, with an excellent Tramlink service to and from East Croydon station (just 5 minutes’ journey-time away) and a short walk from several bus routes. Over £35 million has been invested in our state-of-the-art school, including enhanced sports and performing arts facilities, comprising a competition-sized sports hall, a full-size 3G artificial surface, sprung dance floor studios, music rooms and a recording studio.

Application Procedure

Please download the job description, candidate pack and application form or visit http://www.cws-croydon.co.uk/Career-Opportunities

For enquiries relating to the role, please contact careers@cws.foliotrust.uk

Please email your completed applications to careers@cws.foliotrust.uk in compliance with safer recruitment guidelines CVs will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 10th May 2024

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Safeguarding: Folio Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The recruitment process will include an enhanced DBS check, medical screening, confirmation of right to work in the UK and all other Folio Education Trust is a company registered in England and Wales.

Equal Opportunities

At Folio Education Trust, we believe that all individuals are of equal value and we are committed to equal opportunities for all. All people who work and study in the school have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, class, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation and religion or belief.