Deputy Head Teacher

We are looking to appoint an adaptable, dedicated and inspirational Deputy Head teacher with responsibility for Teaching & Learning

Woodlands Primary School is a ‘Good’ school committed to becoming outstanding in all aspects. Our students and local community deserve the very best and we are looking to appoint an adaptable, dedicated and inspirational Deputy Head teacher who shares the school’s commitment to improvement and whose vision, passion and skills will significantly contribute to our journey of improvement.

The successful candidate will have a wide range of responsibilities including working in close collaboration with the existing successful Senior Leadership Team. The role requires a person who will lead the development in the quality of our teaching and learning to outstanding. The exact requirements will be negotiated to meet the aptitudes and experiences of the successful candidate and the most important aspect of our selection process is that we select the right leader to join our team. Specific requirements will include relating to teaching and learning and CPD.

To apply please submit a completed application form  to headteacher@woodlands.staffs.sch.uk and for the attention of Mr Jon Baker with the supporting statement of no more than 1000 words. Please provide evidence, drawing on your own experience, of how:

• Through the role of the Deputy Head teacher at Woodlands Primary School, You will demonstrate a motivating passion to ensure all teaching and learning is outstanding
• You will effectively use assessment and data analysis to identify future priorities for the school development.

We encourage and welcome candidates to visit the school. Please contact the school and a time and date will be arranged at your convenience.

Closing date: Wednesday 30th November 2016
Interview date: 8th and 9th December 2016

"This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment"

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.