Deputy Head Teacher

We are a two-form entry Community School with 368 pupils on roll including our nursery provision.

We were last inspected by Ofsted in April 2015 as a good school with some outstanding features.

We have a diverse community, a ‘we can’ philosophy, an exciting academic curriculum embracing enterprise and broader opportunities; and a highly effective pastoral support system

The successful candidate will have:

• At least 5 years’ experience as an excellent and inspirational class teacher.
• Have experience of leading at senior level within the primary age range.
• Have the ability to inspire, motivate and influence staff and pupils to achieve their best in teaching and learning.
• Have a track record of implementing successful strategies to increase progress and raise attainment; including experience in Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation, and CPD.
• Have the ability to make decisions and solve problems creatively.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with all those involved in our school and community.

We are able to offer you:

• Friendly, enthusiastic children who are keen to learn.
• A highly motivated and talented team.
• An opportunity to work and lead creatively.
• Personalised professional development.

Closing Date: Wednesday 31 January 2018 at 9:00am

We encourage and welcome informal visits; we have allocated two dates: Tuesday 23 and Thursday 25 January at 4:15pm; please contact the office to make an appointment.

For further details and application form, please contact the Response Handling Unit on 0121 464 6488 (24 hour answerphone) or email quoting ref: ES2005TB

Interviews: Tuesday 27 February 2018

An enhanced DBS check will be required for all successful applicants
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and positively welcome your application

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

Grendon Junior & Infant School (N.C.), Grendon Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham,
B14 4RB, Tel: 0121 474 2460
Chair of Governors: Mrs Carina Monnelly-Owen
Head Teacher: Ms Christine Pyke