Deputy Headteacher

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and ambitious leader to share in the leadership and management of our school through the role of Deputy Headteacher. This vacancy has arisen due to the successful career move of our Deputy to the field of educational technology. The successful applicant will work with the senior leadership team on whole school improvement priorities to ensure that high standards are achieved in line with the school development plan. 

Oakdale Junior School is a three-form entry Rights Respecting School and has a positive, supportive and nurturing ethos, serving a multi-cultural and socially diverse community. 

The successful candidate will be expected to have: 

• Excellent leadership and communication skills 
• Evidence of being an outstanding teacher with KS2 experience 
• High expectations of achievement and behaviour 
• The ability to motivate and inspire staff and pupils to further improve standards of teaching and learning 
• Good understanding of assessment practices, including end of key stage statutory assessments 

In return we offer: 

• A dedicated, friendly and hard-working staff 
• Happy, well behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning 
• A rich curriculum with a passion for creativity and the arts 
• Dedicated leadership time 
• A supportive Governing Body keen to provide professional development and career progression opportunities 
• A well-resourced building with extensive grounds 

Visit our school website www.oakdalejuniors.co.uk for more information about the school. 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school business manager (Mrs Solder) on 020 8989 7471 or adminoj@redbridge.gov.uk for any further information and to arrange a visit. 

Application forms can be downloaded and must be returned to lsolder.317@lgflmail.org 

Deadline: Monday 9th October 2017, 12noon 

Interviews: Wednesday 18th October 2017 

Oakdale Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post will require a DBS check and references will be taken up prior to interview.