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Deputy Headteacher - Maternity Cover

Deputy Headteacher - Maternity Cover

St Andrew's CE VA Primary School

Dorset

Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Apply by:
22 November 2019

Job overview

• Are you looking for amazing professional development and opportunities as you consider the next step in your career? 

• Are you an excellent teacher with a proven record of effective leadership, who is passionate about having a positive impact on the education, progress and well-being of every child in your care?

• Do you want to be part of a large team, all working together with high expectations, commitment and drive?

• Can you lead and inspire others to achieve the best outcomes for the children?

If so, we’d love to meet you!


We are a rapidly-improving large primary school, situated on the outskirts of Weymouth.  We pride ourselves on being a school for everyone and believe that together we can make a difference to the lives of our children and our community.

Our Deputy Head will be taking maternity leave from March 2020 and we therefore have a vacancy for a senior leader to join our team on a fixed term basis from March 2020 for approximately 10 months. You will be an excellent teacher with great communication, excellent teamwork skills and a passion for education! You will be a leader who is able to motivate and inspire the staff team, within a caring Christian culture. 

This role will include a 0.5 teaching commitment, currently in KS1. Secondments from your current employer will be considered.   

The school is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children in its care and candidates will be asked to demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding children and complete an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.

Our school values diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Please apply online at www.dorsetforyou.com or visit the school website: www.standrewswey.dsat.org.uk 

We welcome visits to our school, please contact the office on 

01305 832346 to arrange a mutually convenient date and time.


How to Apply

If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process. 

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.  

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. 

The Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equal opportunities in employment and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.


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About St Andrew's CE VA Primary School

+44 130 583 2346

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Welcome and thank you for your interest in our school. We hope that our website will provide you with any information you need, as well as providing you with a flavour of life at St Andrew’s.

As a church school, our vision is centred around striving for good, and the good we bring to others.

Making a difference for good, with each other, everyone, in our community.

Our strap line '#makeadifference' underpins all that we do at St Andrew's.  Our reward/behaviour system links directly to the #makeadifference concept, and children earn starfish points for examples of making a difference  whether through their actions, their words or their attitude to their own learning. 

We believe that education really is the lighting of a fire and our aim is to equip our children with the academic, social and emotional skills to succeed in life. Our school is on an exciting journey, and the belief that every child deserves an excellent education every day is what motivates us in all we do.

We know that children achieve when they are inspired and motivated, and we work hard to create those opportunities which do just that. Our vision of making a difference reflects our belief that as children of God, each and every one of us should aspire to live our lives to the fullest; from the appreciation of the smallest creation to the highest aspirations we can hold. We believe that before any child can meet new challenges and take risks, they need to establish a feeling of safety and security. At St Andrew’s we are proud of our nurture and care of individuals and we actively promote well being and living well through healthy and balanced lifestyles. We recognise the importance of partnerships between home and school in enabling our children to flourish and are constantly seeking new ways to further strengthen our excellent partnerships with parents and carers.

These elements of inspiration, aspiration and living well are the key drivers for the St Andrew's curriculum. 

We would love you to take the time to make a personal visit to our school to see how we work and experience the unique atmosphere of St Andrew’s.  If you would like to take the opportunity to do so, then please contact the school to arrange a time when I can show you around. 

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