Deputy Head Teacher

The governors of this successful and popular school wish to appoint a dynamic Deputy Head teacher. We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and committed leader to work in partnership with the head teacher and senior leadership team, to build on our successes and drive the school forward in future development and growth. The position is a great opportunity for a leader who wants to further their career within an outstanding school with a strong and innovative Senior Leadership Team.

Moorgate offers you:

• Enthusiastic and happy children who are keen to learn.
• A welcoming and vibrant team who are committed to raising standards through self-improvement.
• A school who is actively involved in its community.
• Supportive and knowledgeable governing body.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development.

The children, staff and Governors are looking for someone who:

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner, with leadership experience.
• Is able to inspire and excite children, staff and parents with creative approaches to teaching and learning.
• Is eager to share and utilise the passions and interests they have to meet the needs of our children.
• Is prepared to research new initiatives to always keep Moorgate at the forefront of new approaches to education.
• Has high expectations of achievements and behaviour of themselves, pupils and staff and has a passion for enabling all children to reach their potential.
• Is extremely driven and committed to working with the Moorgate team and other collaborative partners to secure our long-term goals.
• Has experience of leading either a core subject or areas that will inspire others.
• Has had experience teaching across the key stages.
• Has an excellent understanding of assessment and tracking pupil progress from EYFS to KS2.
• The ability to lead with sensitivity and a good sense of humour.
• Commitment to involving parents and community in the life of the school.

Following the shortlisting process, successful candidates will be invited for interview.

The selection process will involve a number of assessed exercises which can range from a one to one exercise to a written exercise, and a panel interview.(TBC after shortlisting.)

The successful candidate will be informed soon after the decision has been ratified by the Governing Body.

Unsuccessful (shortlisted) candidates will get the opportunity to obtain verbal feedback from the Head Teacher once the process is completed.

If after reading the information provided you feel that you meet the specification for the post, we would like to hear from you.

An informal visit to the school is encouraged and warmly welcomed. We recommend that visits take place during the school day then you are able to meet the children and staff and get a real flavour of what life at Moorgate is like. Please contact Diane Lewis, School Office Manager on 01204 333 477, to arrange.

Please email your completed application form, together with your Equal Opportunities Monitoring form and a supporting statement to Tanya Johnson, School’s HR Manager Bolton Council @ tanya.johnson@bolton.gov.uk

Timeline:

• Closing date for applications is: Thursday 29th April 2021 10:00am
• Short listing will be on: Friday 7th May 2021
• Assessment Centre: Wednesday 19th May 2021
• Interview: Thursday 20th May 2021
• Start Date: 1st September 2021