Deputy Head Teacher

Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Academy

Closing date: noon on Thursday 7th October 2021

Start date: January 2022

Contract type: Full Time

Salary: L5-L9

Contract term: Permanent

The opportunity has arisen for an inspiring, dynamic, organised person to join our leadership team. We are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher, who can motivate others, to the position of Deputy Head at our school. Our new Deputy Head Teacher needs to be able to build on the strong foundations and work closely with the Head Teacher to lead the school onwards and upwards in order to reach new heights of excellence. We are seeking somebody who can promote excellence and enjoyment within a creative curriculum, that not only fosters a love of learning but a love of each other, underpinned by our Christian values.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Farnsfield St Michael’s. You will need to:

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a positive attitude and high expectations of pupils’ attainment and behaviour

• Be able to inspire and motivate children and staff

• Possess excellent interpersonal, organisational and leadership skills to foster positive relationships with all stakeholders

• Have the ability to play a key role in pupil progress and improving standards across the whole school

• Have experience of rigorous tracking and monitoring and have a pro-active approach to assessment

• Support and develop the Christian vision of the school

• Be ready to work with the whole school community to provide the best for our children

• Be committed to supporting and contributing to the school ethos of love to learn, learn to love and the values of Happiness, Respect, Forgiveness, Responsibility, Honesty, Acceptance and Perseverance.

In return we offer you a caring, friendly and supportive atmosphere working with an experienced team who demonstrate huge commitment to the school and its community. The children are enthusiastic, well-behaved and eager to learn. 

If you believe you have the relevant skills and experience for this position and this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we would welcome your application. An application pack is available from the TES website.

For further information please contact HR@mitretrust.org.uk. To discuss this post further please contact Louise Carpenter, Head Teacher on 01623 882494.

Visits to Farnsfield St Michael’s C of E Academy are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact the school directly on 01623 882494.

Closing date for applications is noon on Thursday 7th October 2021

Interviews will be held on 13th October 2021

The Minster Trust for Education is committed to safeguarding children and the promotion of equal opportunities for staff and students. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and complete a KCSIE Declaration.