Deputy Head of School

We are looking to appoint a committed and aspirational Deputy Head of School to strengthen our leadership team, so that we can provide an even better education for the children in our care.

Our vision at The Highway is that everyone matters at The Highway. We want to ensure that all children feel welcome in our inclusive, vibrant and happy community.

The Highway Primary is an oversubscribed one-form entry school in the southern corner of Bromley. Our location presents a range of opportunities, being within easy access of central and south-east London as well as on the border of north-west Kent. The school is a member of the South Orpington Learning Alliance (SOLA) Multi-Academy Trust.

The post’s wide-ranging responsibilities, which cover aspects of teaching and learning, school improvement and developing capacity, will ensure that the role brings both variety and challenge in equal measures. The successful candidate will have a teaching responsibility for at least one day a week.

We envisage that our new Deputy Head of School will:

• be the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the school

• be an inspirational teacher with the ability to motivate and engage others;

• demonstrate a love of learning and a commitment to supporting others as they learn;

• have high expectations of all children and staff;

• have a track record of working creatively to enhance learning and raise standards;

• be able to think and act strategically;

• have a clear philosophy of education and a vision of what school should mean to every child.

We can offer you:

• happy children with a positive attitude to learning;

• hardworking, dedicated colleagues working in a positive, supportive environment;

• supportive governors committed to the success of the school;

• an attractive learning environment in spacious, well maintained grounds;

• opportunities to be challenged and develop professionally.

We work as a team and share a clear understanding of what we are aiming to achieve. We are open to new ideas, and prepared to try new things!

The successful candidate will be expected to be fully committed to the ethos and aims of the school and Trust. In return, the Trust offers a highly supportive environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing including an Employee Assistance Programme, available to all staff.

To find out more about us we recommend you look at our website and, of course, you would be most welcome to visit the school in the new term. This can be arranged with the school office, via telephone (01689 827990) or email: officethps@solamat.co.uk

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

The SOLA Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of appointment for post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as references.

The SOLA Trust is committed to promoting and building a diverse and inclusive climate by extending diversity and inclusive awareness throughout our community. We aim to build and sustain a diverse and inclusive community where all individuals are appreciated and respected.

Applications

We are looking forward to receiving your application. Please apply online using the SOLA Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification. When completing your statement of application please restrict it to no more than 500 words or two sides of A4 in a reasonably sized font.

If you have not been contacted within three days of the closing date unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we cannot accept CVs and that references will normally be taken up before the interview.

As part of the selection process (after shortlisting) we would like to observe candidates teaching in their own schools.

Applications should be emailed to hradminTHPS@solamat.co.uk

Closing date for all Application: Monday 19th September 2022, at noon

Shortlisting: Wednesday 21st September 2022

Interviews: Friday 30th September 2022