Deputy Head Teacher

Working Pattern: Non Class Based
Working Hours: 1265 hours per annum

The post has become available as the current Deputy Head Teacher is to leave Moorside, after three successful years, to become a Head Teacher.

Moorside Community Primary is a school at the hub of a thriving community in Swinton. The key to our success is our high aspirations for all, the forming of positive, collaborative relationships between all of our stakeholders and our established team ethic. Team Moorside is a living and breathing entity determined to improve opportunities for all in its care and guidance.

This is an exciting time for Moorside. The progress children make throughout the school is exceptional, we have a new 21st century, 3 form entry primary school, our staff, are brilliant and our recent Ofsted report is glowing. There is vacancy for an outstanding Deputy Head Teacher to join us and to ensure Moorside continues to blossom.

The Governing Board is seeking to employ a creative and inspirational Deputy Head Teacher to join our vibrant teaching team and to work alongside the substantive Head Teacher. We are looking for someone who can model outstanding professionalism in all areas, embody our schools values and promote high expectations, respect, team work and independence.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner
• Have a strong knowledge of teaching and assessment in all phases of primary practice (EYFS – KS2)
• Be able to model, promote and develop high quality teaching and learning strategies across the school
• Be able to enthuse and inspire others
• Be an effective manager and inspirational leader
• Have excellent communication skills and be able to work with all stakeholders
• Have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and a great sense of humour

The school can offer:

• A supportive Head Teacher and Governing Body
• A unique opportunity to be an influential part of the SLT in a large, brand new 21st century school
• A collaborative learning environment and culture
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are keen to learn
• A motivated, forward thinking and dynamic team
• Excellent professional development and career prospects
• An outstanding team ethic - Team Moorside working together to enthuse all children in our care

If you wish to visit the school you are most welcome. Please contact the school office to arrange and we will gladly take you on a tour of our great school.

Closing Date: 9.00am Monday 3rd October 2016
Shortlisting: Tuesday 4th October 2016
Interview Process: 10th, 11th and 12th October 2016

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

To apply please visit www.yourcounciljobs.co.uk quoting reference SCC01968

Moorside Community Primary School
Holdsworth Street
Swinton M27 0LN
Tel: 0161 921 1295
Head Teacher: Mr S Lawler-Smith
Number on Roll: 632