Deputy Headteacher

Comet Nursery School and Children’s Centre is looking to appoint a dynamic, creative and innovative deputy head to join our outstanding team. We are a busy vibrant school, which is culturally diverse. We value the pedagogy and principles of early education and develop children’s learning through open ended meaningful play.  

We are looking for an outstanding teacher/leader who: 

• Is committed to the principles of early education 

• Is passionate about the outcomes for our children and their families 

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Can lead, model and develop high quality teaching and learning throughout the school and centre 

• Can motivate, enthuse and inspire staff and children 

• Has a commitment to the inclusive ethos and values at Comet 

At Comet we will offer you: 

• A strong senior leadership team with an opportunity to further shape our vision  

• A committed, experienced and growing staff team 

• Energetic and inquisitive children who are eager to learn 

• The opportunity to work in a welcoming and diverse community 

• Support to further develop your skills and knowledge in leadership and management  

• The opportunity to lead and further develop our 2 year old provision   

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by calling the school office.

Closing date for applications: Monday, 3rd April 2017 at 12 noon

Interview date: week beginning 18th April 2017  

Name of contact at school for queries: Katie Wetherill   

Phone number of contact at school for queries: 020 7749 9850  

Email address of contact at school for queries: admin@comet.hackney.sch.uk