Deputy Headteacher

Due to growth within Wellington College Academy Trust because of the return of service families from Germany, we are looking to recruit a Deputy Headteacher for Wellington Primary Academy.  

The Wellington Primary Academy opened on a purpose-built site in September 2014. The school has grown ever since, with numbers due to increase further this September. The school is situated on the outskirts of Tidworth and will eventually become a two form primary. 

The new Wellington Eagles Primary Academy is currently under construction and due to open to pupils this September. The new school is a two-storey, two form entry school and located in Ludgershall, opposite our secondary school, The Wellington Academy.  

Both schools offer exciting curriculums; modern buildings and beautiful grounds. 

Our ambition for our primary schools is the same we have for all schools in the Wellington family: to provide an outstanding education for all its students, regardless of background or ability.

As an organisation we are committed to providing exceptional continuous professional development in order to effectively support all staff and secure the best learning environment for our students. To this end we ensure that our staff are fully resourced with access to the latest technology.

We work closely with Wellington College and provide the opportunity for all our staff to work with this extraordinary and innovative teaching school. We want to work with staff who share this ambition.

Our values are:

• Excellence through rigorous learning of key skills within a rich and broad curriculum
• Holistic learning by developing the whole child
• Innovation in the way we teach and learn
• Collaboration with parents, the Wellington Family of schools, the military community and local primaries.

We are looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to lead and teach at Wellington Primary Academy who will deputise for the Primary Cluster Headteacher. You will strategically lead on whole school methods and culture of assessment, planning and use of data in the further improving of progress in learning.  

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who can demonstrate the following attributes:

• At least 5 years successful teaching experience in the primary age range
• A secure understanding of the requirements of the National Curriculum and Early Years development
• Knowledge and experience of a range of successful teaching and learning strategies to meet the needs of all pupils
• Evidence of continuing professional development relating to school leadership and management, and curriculum/teaching and learning
• Ability to analyse data, develop strategic plans, set targets and monitor/evaluate progress towards these
• Experience of working and leading staff teams
• Ability to delegate work and support colleagues in undertaking responsibilities
• Experience of performance management and supporting the professional development of colleagues.

 

We can offer you: 

• Brilliant buildings which offer the very best in facilities both to children and adults
• A friendly environment where everyone is valued
• An exciting curriculum
• Supportive colleagues and parents
• Exciting CPD opportunities. 

If you are interested in applying, please submit your expression of interest via a Personal Statement indicating your current salary and salary expectations to: HR@thewellingtonacademy.org.uk The Personal Statement should  be no longer than a page of A4 and must be submitted by 9am, Monday 29th April 2019. Candidates will be invited to visit our sponsors, Wellington College and the Academy shortly after the closing date. Once the visits have taken place shortlisting will take place and formal interviews arranged. Those shortlisted will be required to complete an application form ahead of the formal interview process.

Wellington College Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The campus is a no smoking site.

Wellington College Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure And Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.