Deputy Headteacher

The Governors of Wat’s Dyke Primary School are seeking to appoint an exceptional and highly motivated Deputy Headteacher, who will be committed to our shared vision of “Working, Learning and Caring Together”.

You will be an enthusiastic, energetic and highly motivated professional who engages in positive communication with children, parents, colleagues and the wider community.

Governors are looking for an exemplary classroom practitioner with proven curriculum leadership skills who:

• Has excellent classroom experience in Keystage Two.
• Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Will act as Assessment Leader.
• Can demonstrate that they have made a positive impact upon the quality of learning within their current practice.
• Will work collaboratively with a committed team of staff and governors.
• Has developing strong leadership qualities.
• Has a flexible and positive approach to challenge and change.
• Has the ability to motivate and inspire colleagues and children to be the best they can.
• Has a proven record in school improvement.
• Has the drive to work in close partnership with the Headteacher, Staff and Governors to lead the school to the next stage in our success.

The school can offer you:

• A happy community where children are well behaved and highly motivated.
• A highly committed staff team.
• Support in further professional development opportunities.
• A supportive Headteacher and Governing Body with a passion and commitment to staff and pupils.

If you think you can make a positive and confident contribution to our school, we would be delighted to hear from you. We are very proud of our school, and invite you to visit to see for yourself on Thursday 12 May or Monday 16 May from 3pm onwards.

Please contact the school if you would like to make an appointment.

To apply: download and complete the PDF application form available on the webpage or for an application pack contact the Contact Centre, Lord Street, Wrexham LL11 1LG or Tel: 01978 292012 or email schoolshrservicecentre@wrexham.gov.uk.

PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS DIRECTLY TO THE HEADTEACHER AT THE SCHOOL.

Wrexham Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

Please note that all school positions are subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)

Closing date: Noon on 20 May 2016.
Shortlisting: 20 May 2016.
Shortlisted candidates will be observed teaching at Wat’s Dyke School – Tuesday 24 May 2016.
Interviews: 26 May 2016.

WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Wat’s Dyke C.P. School
Garden Village
Wrexham
LL 11 2TE
Headteacher: Mrs Heulwen Burke