Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher required for Merstham Primary School in Redhill, Surrey

Total roll: 264 NOR
Phase: Primary School
Age Range: 3 to 11 years

Merstham Primary School is a successful and popular one form entry Primary School with 264 children on roll. The Headteacher and the Governing Body are now seeking to appoint an ambitious, inspirational and motivated Deputy Headteacher to join the Senior Leadership Team.

The school has embarked on its school improvement journey and in February 2016 was judged a ‘Good’ school, a step up from its previous ‘RI’ judgement. The school are proud of the achievements they have made and are now seeking to employ a visionary and passionate Deputy Headteacher who will continue their journey of improvement.

With experience in school improvement, and a passion for improving children’s life chances and offering a high standard of education for all, you will be joining a supportive school ready to embrace their next stage of development.

As the ideal candidate you will:

• Have had recent successful experience as Deputy Headteacher
• Have proven leadership and management experience and expertise at senior management level
• Have a record of successfully implementing initiatives to raise standards
• Experience in developing an exciting and engaging curriculum to motivate the pupils
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills

You will be joining:

• A supportive and dedicated Governing Body
• A strong and dedicated staff team
• Pupils who work hard, are proud of their school and are excellent ambassadors for the school
• Parents/carers who work in partnership with staff
• A supportive community

We would urge candidates to visit the School prior to making an application so that we can answer questions you may have and you can engage with our culture and vision for the School.

If you would like further information, a confidential discussion, or to arrange a school visit please contact Sarah Devlin on:

E: sdevlin@academicis.co.uk
T: 01223-907-979
M: 07500-889-504

All applications to be sent to Sarah Devlin no later than 12-noon on Monday 10th October 2016

Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 11th October 2016
Interview Date: Friday 14th October 2016

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to an enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.