Deputy Headteacher
Alexander McLeod Primary School
Abbey Wood, Greenwich
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competative
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 17 December 2018
Job overview
Can you take our school to the next level?
Are you committed to making a significant difference to improve children’s learning every day?
Will you ensure that children are provided with excellent learning opportunities that will have a transformational effect on children’s achievements and life chances?
If so then we want to hear from you.
Alexander McLeod is a three form entry ‘good’ school (Ofsted, April 2016) with a strong reputation in the local community and immense potential for further growth and development. Following a Challenge Partners review in December 2017 our school was judged ‘outstanding’ across all estimate areas.
We proudly celebrate the diversity of our community which is embedded into our school’s ethos and practise. Our children are articulate, motivated and enthusiastic learners, who are supported to reach their full potential by a team of highly professional, dedicated, hardworking staff committed to providing high quality learning.
The Governing Body of Alexander McLeod Primary School is seeking to appoint to the deputy headship an inspirational person with a clear educational vision and motivational leadership skills. The successful candidate will be driven by a commitment to create the best possible educational opportunities for our pupils.
As the successful candidate you will need to demonstrate:
- The ability to be able to evidence your impact on pupil progress, attainment and behaviour;
- A focus on the importance of the individual development of pupils to reach their full potential;
- An understanding of the needs of a diverse community and a strong commitment to social inclusion;
- A commitment to delivering quality professional development, skills and team building for the 21st century;
- Excellent personal skills; and
- Proven success in a range of strategic roles including data management, self-evaluation and school improvement.
In return we can offer:
- A thriving school where children are eager to learn and behave well;
- A dedicated, talented and hardworking team who believe that every child has a right to a broad and balanced curriculum and that they will all succeed to their full potential;
- Commitment to your continuing professional development;
- Excellent learning environment and grounds;
- Excellent teaching resources that are well matched to the whole curriculum;
- Strong partnerships with local schools and links with top quality educational partners and providers; and
- A very supportive and committed Governing Body and Local Authority.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to make a real difference as we embark on the next phase of our journey.
Visits to the school are welcome and actively encouraged. For further information or to book a school visit please contact our School Business Manager Nicki Bourne, on 0208 311 2266 or email: n.bourne@alex.greenwich.sch.uk.
How to apply:
An application pack and details of how to apply are available on the school website (alexmcleod.org.uk/Vacancies) or by emailing n.bourne@alex.greenwich.sch.uk.
Closing date: Monday 17th December 2018, 12pm
Shortlisting: 18th December 2018
Assessments and Interviews: 9th and 10th January 2019
Alexander McLeod Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out.
This post comes under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
Alexander McLeod Primary School, Fuchsia Street, London, SE2 0QS.
Tel. 020 8311 2266
Email: info@alex.greenwich.sch.uk
Website: www.alexmcleod.org
About Alexander McLeod Primary School
Our School
Alexander McLeod is a large primary school based in Abbey Wood in the Royal London Borough of Greenwich. The school is popular in the local community and currently we have approx. 590 pupils on roll.
There are currently 3 classes in reception, through to Year 6, 21 classes in total. The school is extremely well resourced with a total of 78 employees.
We provide a rich curriculum and feel the school is an exciting place for your child to learn. We have a dedicated early years block so that when children join us they are in a self contained unit. There is an established settling in period when children join us in September. Children learn indoors and outdoors which includes a large outside space devoted to Forest Schools. Children are supported to make a positive transition into Key Stage 1 at the end of their first year.
Once children are in the primary school they enjoy all aspects of learning where children have the opportunity to participate in a variety of curriculum areas. We concentrate on literacy and numeracy skills and provide many opportunities to link these skills across the whole curriculum including art, science, ICT and humanities.
There are a wide range of extra curricular activities provided for children before and after school.
Ofsted
When Ofsted last came to visit, they said the following about our school:
“Alexander McLeod is a good school, where pupils are well prepared for their future lives. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school, with many placing particular value on the support given to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and the approachability of teachers. One parent, echoing the views of others, wrote, ‘Staff are always around and available to any child or parent in need.’ The good care that staff readily give to pupils ensures that they always feel very safe at school and this contributes to their enjoyment of school and above average attendance.
Pupils make good progress during their time at the school.”
School History
Alexander McLeod Primary school was built in 1903 and was called Bostall Lane School. It was renamed after one of the founding members of the co-operative movement. Abbey Wood has a long history associated with the Co-op with many of the local streets named in connection with the Co-op.
Some well known former pupils include: Wing Commander Owen Truelove who flew his glider from England to New Zealand in the 1990s, Robert Cox who is currently a children’s author and former world snooker champion Steve Davis.
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