Deputy Headteacher

Due to the retirement of our current Deputy, the Governing Body is seeking to appoint an inspirational Teacher with proven English and Leadership skills. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced primary leader to have impact on our school at a key point on its improvement trajectory. We are a forward-thinking school, looking for wider opportunities to increase capacity and drive up standards. Ofsted November 2016, graded our Academy ‘Requires Improvement’; we are rapidly moving forward on our journey to ‘Good’ and beyond with positive results expected at the end of the year. The Lead Inspector said we are a school that is ‘ready to fly’.

Hemlington Hall is a vibrant school at the heart of a well-established community, situated South-West of Middlesbrough. The school is proud to provide a well-resourced, stimulating and creative curriculum including effective use of the outdoor learning environment and technology. We have wonderful children with a hardworking and caring teaching and support team. Our proactive Governing Body commits to offering its staff structured CPD opportunities at all levels, in line with the Improvement Plan.

The Governing Body are looking for candidates who can:

• effectively lead English across the school;
• work successfully as part of a senior leadership team;
• demonstrate success in raising standards and meeting challenging targets;
• scrutinise books and data to ensure that all pupils achieve well;

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• a clear understanding of the English Curriculum for Primary Schools
• experience of successful curriculum leadership, including monitoring, evaluating and target setting;
• a clear vision for raising standards through coaching and mentoring colleagues;
• commitment to ensuring achievement for all through equal access, opportunity and aspiration for all children;
• a willingness to be involved in a wider school community
• a strong ethos and commitment to the safety and wellbeing of every child.

Visits to the school to discuss the post are encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01642 591171 to arrange an appointment with the Headteacher.

An application pack can be downloaded from our website or alternatively please visit https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk. Completed applications should be returned via email to recruitment@xentrall.org.uk or by post to Xentrall Recruitment, P O Box 891, Prince Regent Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 1JT

Closing Date: Noon, Friday 5th May 2017
Shortlisting: Monday 8th May 2017
Interviews: Wednesday 17th May 2017

We rigorously follow all safeguarding procedures for recruitment; the offer of the post will be conditional upon a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure and confirmation of medical fitness. Please note that all references will be taken up as soon as an application is received; this is to ensure tight safeguarding and does not denote shortlisting.

Hemlington Hall Academy
Briscoe Way, Hemlington, Middlesbrough. TS8 9SJ
www.hemlingtonhall.co.uk
Telephone: 01642 591171
Email: admin@hemlingtonhall.co.uk
Headteacher: Karen Edmenson
Chair of Governors: Dave Elliott