Deputy Headteacher

The governors and Headteacher of this popular primary school are seeking an exceptional deputy to share in the leadership and development of this thriving, successful and forward looking school. The school is located in a market town on the outskirts of Doncaster with excellent transport links.

This is a school which aspires for excellence in all it does, and has seen excellent sustained improvements in standards over the past few years, as well as having developed an excellent reputation for its reading and maths practice. The school was graded outstanding in it’s most recent OFSTED (October 2013). We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic deputy head teacher to work in close partnership with the head teacher to help take us on the next step of our journey.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner;
• Have an excellent track record of leading and managing school improvement;
• Be innovative, imaginative and creative;
• Have good team building skills;
• Have a strong commitment to working in partnership with parents and the community;
• Aspire for excellence for all children in all areas of provision, ensuring all children achieve.

King Edward Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record and enhanced DBS check.

If you think you have the necessary vision, skills and desire to succeed, application forms and further details are available at www.doncastercounciljobs.co.uk

Visits to the school are welcomed , please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Fiona Wilson, on 01405 813522 to arrange a visit to the school.

Closing date: 26th February 2016.
Shortlisting date: 29th February 2016.
Interview date: 11th March 2016.

DONCASTER COUNCIL
THORNE KING EDWARD PRIMARY SCHOOL
King Edward Road,
Thorne,
Doncaster DN8 4BY
Telephone : 01405 813522
Fax : 01405 740873
Email : admin@kingedward.doncaster.sch.uk
Headteacher : Mr. A. J. Buxton
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