Deputy Headteacher

Khalsa Primary School is an outstanding school as inspected by Ofsted in 2011 and have a large waiting list for all year groups. The school was established in 2007 and is a Sikh faith school operating in a local area where there are many Sikh families. Twenty percent of school places have been prioritised for pupils from a non-Sikh background or for those who do not follow any faith. We are an all-inclusive school where teachers of many faiths inspire students to succeed.

The Governors are seeking to appoint an exceptional individual with a wealth of primary and leadership experience and evidence of leading the attainment of high standards in school(s). The Deputy Headteacher’s responsibilities include:

• Working with and supporting the headteacher in determining the overall strategic direction of the school and making a significant contribution to the school’s development planning
• Deputising for the headteacher in all aspects of her/his role in the absence of the headteacher.
• Have direct responsibility for a specific age group of children within the school, to be agreed on appointment, including curriculum delivery, teacher performance and pupil performance.
• Lead on quality of teaching and learning, as the leading classroom practitioner, to inspire and motivate teaching colleagues, setting rigorous targets to raise standards in pupil achievement

This post would particularly suit someone who has NPQH or the ambition to attain this qualification.

Candidates from any faith background as well as no faith are encouraged to apply.

We can offer you:

• A school centred in learning to live a daily life based on our five values of love, compassion, humility, truth and contentment
• Exceptionally well behaved children with a genuine thirst for learning supported by parents who value education
• A calm, well-maintained, beautiful school building and open grounds
• A fully supportive staff team of staff and governors
• A school rated ‘Outstanding’ in the 2011 Ofsted but working within the ambition of the latest Ofsted framework
• An opportunity to lead within the realms of curriculum design for ‘mastery’, teaching and learning, assessment beyond levels and professional development

Visits to the school are actively welcomed. Please contact Tarja Aila at our partner Capita Education Recruitment – Leadership on 07880 044 836 / 020 7202 0031 or email to tarja.aila@capita.co.uk to arrange a suitable time, to make other enquiries or to apply.

Closing date for applications: At 9:00, Monday 16th May 2016
Shortlisting: Tuesday 17th May 2016
Interview date: Friday 20th May 2016

Upon invite to interview, please compile a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate proven ability over time to fulfil the job specification.

Khalsa Primary School is committed to safeguarding children. Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS.