Deputy Head Teacher

A fantastic opportunity has arisen following the retirement of our current Deputy Head. We are looking for a Deputy Head Teacher to become a key member of the School Leadership Team, and to take on the strategic leadership across the school to improve student's life chances.

Pewsey Vale School is a small mixed 11-16 comprehensive school catering for students from widely varied backgrounds.

We are a fully inclusive school and are passionate about empowering all students to succeed.

Our core values are Responsibility, Respect and Resilience. These values will shape our students into becoming 

• Exceptional 
• Resilient 
• Innovative 
• Aspirational 
• Yourself 
• Successful

The essential qualities of the Deputy Head Teacher are educational passion, organisational excellence and a strong and effective leadership style. The successful candidate will be an experienced and capable teaching and learning leader who can anticipate and act on the changing needs of our growing school. Senior Leadership experience would be useful, but not essential for the right person. You will possess good judgement, and outstanding written and oral communication skills. You will possess the initiative, independence and flexibility to effect meaningful educational change. You will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

• Excellent classroom practice. 

• Be passionate about teaching and learning; be an advocate for excellence and a

       champion for all our pupils. 

• Able to communicate what excellent teaching and learning is and enthuse teachers

       about our practice. 

• Clear and empathetic communication skills. 

• Able to develop effective systems that are understood and supported by all

       stakeholders. 

• The gravitas to inspire confidence and respect in pupils, parents and staff.

• Experience in leading academic/ teaching and learning teams.

• Experience in leading successful pedagogical change in a whole school context.

In return we can offer: 

• A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards 
• The opportunity for continued professional development 
• Competitive salary, based on skills and experience.

Closing date for Applications: 12.00 Sunday 12th May 2024. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

 Interview date: 16th & 17th May 2024

Committed to Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding Children and Diversity. Pewsey Vale School are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. 

www.pewseyvale.org

Number on roll 356