Deputy Head Teacher

The Shared Learning Trust – Staff Benefits

We offer a fantastic range of benefits across our trust, supporting our staff in a variety of ways. From an extensive Wellbeing package to an onsite car wash, you can be reassured that we have your best interests at heart.

• Perkbox and Perkbox Medical
• NPQ’s Teacher Development Trust and training courses with The National College
• Staff social events, including 5 a-side football and BBQs
• Reduced gym membership rates and free on-site gym
• Staff recognition with reward shopping vouchers
• On-site Indian head or shoulder massage
• Online delivery drop off service, including Amazon
• Free eye test vouchers
• Onsite car was at reduced rates
• Support for all staff with an experienced licensed counsellor
• Free tea and coffee plus a reusable bamboo coffee cup for new starters
• Free onsite car parking at all academies
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced pension employers’ contribution and death in service payment
• Dry cleaning and ironing service
• Refer a friend £500 bonus scheme

Deputy Head Teacher

The Rushmere Park Academy is on an exciting journey. As a small, single form entry lower school, we are looking to expand and develop. We therefore have a new opportunity for a Deputy Headteacher to join our dynamic team! This is a fantastic chance for an experienced and aspirational primary phase teacher who has the proven ability to move into senior leadership.

Here at The Rushmere Park Academy, we are passionate about inspiring young minds and ensuring that in everything we do, we are making a positive impact on our pupils’ lives. We are looking to recruit a Deputy Headteacher that will take a major role in formulating the aims and objectives of the school.

The Rushmere Park Academy is a happy, aspiring and thriving single form entry lower school and nursery at the heart of the local community. The school is part of The Shared Learning Trust with two other primary schools and two secondary schools across Central Bedfordshire. In addition to the main building, the school manages the Kingfisher Unit, a specialist resource provision for children with autistic spectrum condition who are able to integrate into the mainstream school.

Mr Callender, Head of School, welcomes visits to the academy from prospective candidates.

Please contact the school office on 01525 372096 to book.

The successful candidate will be:

• Enthusiastic, motivated and committed to supporting the Head of School in the furtherance of the school’s vision and aims.
• Willing to go the extra mile to make great things happen for our children.
• An experienced, engaging and excellent classroom practitioner with a thorough knowledge of the primary curriculum, subject leadership and assessment
• Able to build on existing good practice, furthering staff development and improving standards through effective monitoring, evaluation and coaching.
•  Able to manage change effectively
• Flexible, organised and effective in managing the smooth day-to-day operations of a school and staff team.
• A strong team player who leads by example.
• Rigorous in managing safeguarding concerns and ensuring all children are kept safe.
• A clear communicator who fosters positive working relationships with children, staff and parents.
• Hardworking, practical and resilient
• Able to keep things in perspective with a good sense of humour.

Job specifics

START DATE: September 2023

SALARY: Leadership L1-L5 £44,305 - £48,895

CONTRACT: Full time, Permanent, 3 days teaching/ 2 days out of class office time.

Safeguarding

We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view’.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer. The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ for schools and colleges on safeguarding.

Safeguarding is defined in paragraph 4 as:

“Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.”

The definition of 'children' includes everyone under the age of 18.