Deputy Headteacher

This is an exciting time for us at Whitkirk Primary School.

We have recently appointed our new Headteacher and wish to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to work alongside and drive further improvements by building on our successes  and  further developing a vibrant curriculum  and securing outstanding teaching and learning across the school.
 
Are you ready for the next stage in your career?

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed, energetic and highly motivated individual to join us and work alongside our new Headteacher. We look forward to hearing about you and the strengths you could bring to the role.

The RKLT Trustees and Governors of Whitkirk Primary School are looking for someone who is passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for all our children.

Whitkirk Primary School is a popular and caring school where children are the heart of everything we do. The school is situated in the east of Leeds, close to all motorway links, Leeds, York and overlooks Temple Newsam house and parkland.  We value the relationship we have with our parents, carers and local community. 

Red Kite Learning Trust, (RKLT) was founded to provide a supportive structure for schools working in partnership to help ensure all young people can achieve success. Red Kite Teaching School Alliance also works to provide all our staff and partner schools with outstanding professional learning.  The needs of the local community and each school’s individual setting are important to RKLT.   At Whitkirk we also have a Resourced Provision on site which is in partnership with John Jamieson East SILC and caters for a number of children who have complex needs.

We are looking for an individual who:

• is an excellent communicator
• has a proven track record of improving results and creating strategies to achieve this
• has proven strategic leadership and management skills that will ensure the continued development of our school
• will be innovative and creative with the curriculum to bring out the best in every child, is inclusive and has a depth of understanding of how children learn
• has a warm and friendly approach to children, staff and parents which will contribute to the atmosphere of the school
• has a commitment to collaborative working

We can offer you:

• happy motivated children who are keen to learn
• supportive staff team
• supportive and proactive governing body and parents
• a fully inclusive school where caring and respectful relationships are valued
• an excellent learning environment, in a well-resourced school.
• active support for your induction and continuing professional development within RKLT

We welcome you to come and visit the school and meet our new Headteacher. Please contact Diane Potter (HR Lead): mobile: 07923133610 or email d.potter@tmhs.co.uk

For further information and details on how to apply for this post, please click on the following link http://www.rklt.co.uk/vacancies/

Closing date: Friday 19 October 2018 at 12:00 noon. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 23 October 2018.

Whitkirk Primary School, as part of the Red Kite Learning Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.