Deputy Head Teacher

ED 17176

The Governors and Head Teacher of High Bank Junior, Infant and Nursery School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, creative and dynamic Deputy Head teacher to work closely with the Head Teacher, staff, children and parents of the school.

High Bank School is a Junior, Infant and Nursery school that was rated good by Ofsted in April 2016. We take pride in being an integral part of the local community and provide a safe, secure environment, where children’s self-esteem and confidence are of paramount importance. Positive adult role models ensure all our children are provided with examples that will encourage mutual respect for one another and a caring and hard-working ethos. We have approximately 150 children on roll ranging from Nursery to Year 6.

 We are looking for a Deputy Head teacher who will:

• inspire high quality teaching and learning by modelling excellent practice
• expect and promote high standards in all areas of school life
• lead, motivate and support children and staff
• have strong leadership and management skills
• contribute to the school’s strategic development
• be committed to continuing professional development
• have the experience or ability to develop effective provision for children with Special Educational Needs across the school
• lead the school on the assessment of pupils’ progress

This is a full-time post with some varied teaching responsibility. Non-contact time will be given to ensure leadership and management duties can be accomplished.

High Bank Junior, Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to suitable references and an enhanced DBS clearance. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

To apply for this job, please download and complete the application form attached. A CV is not required.

Completed application forms should be returned directly to the school by 12noon on Friday 5th May.

Email applications are accepted to: office@highbankschool.co.uk  

Shortlisting will take place on Monday 8th May 2017.

More information about our school can be found on the website www.highbankschool.co.uk

Visits to the school are welcome, please telephone the school office on 01274 875330 to make an appointment. (School holidays until 24/4/17)