Deputy Head Of Schools

Your opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, forward thinking and skilled Deputy Head of Schools, on a fixed term maternity cover contract. As a Deputy Head of Schools you will have the opportunity to work closely with the Executive Headteacher and Head of School in a newly formed partnership, aligning both the Infant and Junior school. They will also have a proven track record of working closely in a senior leadership team to plan strategically and have the ability to motivate and inspire a varied team of staff.

Alongside GLF schools we can provide extensive career development opportunities within the school and the Multi-Academy Trust.

Warren Mead Infant and Junior Partnership

Warren Mead caters for children aged 4-11 years of age with our own Nursery provision on site which caters for children from 3 years of age. Warren Mead has a highly passionate and dedicated team of staff who strive to provide the best education for all our children. We pride ourselves on;

• having high aspirations of all our children,
• growing considerate young people,
• teaching children how to be resilient in the world in which we live,
• giving the children plenty of opportunities to be proud of themselves and their peers

Warren Mead Infant and Junior School have historically been separate schools however in more recent years, we have embarked on an exciting new journey for the school where the leadership team lead the two schools as one, serving the same community. Although working out of two buildings, the schools now have a united vision, a joint set of values and a cohesive, progressive curriculum which starts in Nursery and progresses through to Year 6.

What we are looking for:

• An outstanding classroom practitioner.
• Be committed to high standards of teaching and learning and the professional development of staff.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Innovative and inspirational.
• Enthusiastic and committed to a strong belief in teamwork.
• Able to lead, challenge and motivate children and staff.
• Committed to working with parents and the wider community.
• Passionate about the children's learning, progression and welfare.
• Ability to take responsibility for the running of the school in the absence of the Head of School.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.

• Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Salary: Leadership Scale L7-L11

Hours: Full Time

Contract - Fixed term maternity cover 

Start Date - February 2023

Closing date for applications: 27th November 2022

Interview date: TBC