Deputy Headteacher

About the Role

Due to the promotion of our current Deputy Head teacher our Governors need to appoint a person to fulfil this role who will be an outstanding, highly motivated and inspirational Deputy Head teacher for our hard working, caring school. At our school we have an ambitious and aspirational vision and we are passionate about ‘Laying the Foundations for Life’ for our children and raising standards for all.

The Governors, head teacher and all staff are unwavering in their commitment to strive for excellence, raise standards and provide the very best for our children and families. Our positive and inclusive ethos fosters the development of respectful, resilient children within a safe, caring and happy environment. The behaviour of the pupils is outstanding and the school’s work to keep the pupils safe and secure is outstanding. (OFSTED 2015)

We have an excellent learning environment and we are determined that our children fulfil their potential and have opportunities to develop their sporting and creative talents and experience a wide variety of activities through our ‘Creative Curriculum’ both inside and outside of the school. ‘This is a school were the individual is respected and where achievement and progress are valued. High aspirations and support for individual children and their families are consistently evident.’ (OFSTED 11)

Personal Qualities

We need our successful candidate to:

• Be optimistic and resilient, remain calm in a crisis and be energetic and positive at all times!
• Be an excellent teacher with high expectations for children’s achievement and behaviour who promotes high professional standards by example and has the skills and knowledge to develop outstanding teaching and learning.
• Be able to inspire, motivate and lead colleagues with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and good humour.
• Have a commitment to continuous school improvement and professional development.
• Have excellent ICT skills to support teaching and learning and whole school management systems.

We will offer:

• Happy, caring and well behaved children.
• Supportive and dedicated staff and governors.
• An excellent learning environment with modern facilities.
• A genuine opportunity for shared leadership and continuing professional development.

How to Apply

The school adheres to a rigorous code of conduct to ensure the safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils. Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, review of professional qualifications and references. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post, regardless of sex, race or disability.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed on:

• Thursday, 20th September 4pm
• Tuesday, 25th September 4pm

Please confirm with Irene Andrews, School Administration officer:
admin@stocktonwood.liverpool.sch.uk

Closing Date: Thursday 4th October 2018
Short Listing Date: Thursday 4th October 2018
Interview Date: Tuesday 16th October 2018

 

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Contact Details

Stockton Wood Primary School
All Saints Road
Speke
Liverpool
L24 3TF

Contact Name: Irene Andrews
Contact Telephone: 0151 486 2471
Contact e-mail: admin@stocktonwood.liverpool.sch.uk<mailto:admin@stocktonwood.liverpool.sch.uk>
Website: http://www.stocktonwoodprimary.co.uk<http://www.stocktonwoodprimary.co.uk/>
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