Headteacher Deer Park School Bellevue Place Education Trust

Location: 391 Richmond Road, East Twickenham, TW1 (from summer 2020)

Temporary Location: Richmond Adult Community College, Parkshot, Richmond, TW9 2RE

NOR: 178  pupils (currently), growing to 420 pupils by 2024

Deer Park School opened in September 2015 as a primary free school serving pupils aged 4-11 years old - serving the East Twickenham/ St. Margaret’s community in Richmond.  Deer Park School is part of the Bellevue Place Education Trust.

A non-selective, non-denominational, co-educational school, Deer Park School welcomes children of all abilities from all backgrounds. The BPET vision is for all pupils to receive a broad and balanced curriculum that combines academic rigour with highly enriched opportunities that deliver a personalised approach to education and exceptional outcomes for all.

Deer Park School has been judged by OfSTED to be an Outstanding school in July 2018 and is very popular with parents and the progress of pupils is well above national averages.  This appointment has been timed to co-inside with the development of a state-of-the-art new building for the school that is set to be ready in summer 2020.  This is an excellent opportunity for the new Head Teacher to move this new, growing school, in to its permanent setting.

We are seeking an experienced senior leader in the primary sector; you will have a strong track record in leadership and core learning.  Capable of interpreting, developing and implementing the BPET education vision, your excellent communications skills will be vital in promoting the school to the community and delivering a high standard of education through a broad and balanced curriculum.

In return, you will get that rarest of opportunities: the chance to lead a growing school, in brand new purpose build environment and ensure that every element is optimised to deliver outstanding teaching and learning.  Furthermore, you will receive unparalleled access to support and to career advancement through our network of schools and development programmes.

To arrange an informal discussion or to visit to the school, please email Mark Greatrex.  To apply for the role, please complete our application form and submit a covering letter to info@BPET.co.uk, setting out why you are interested in the role and how you are best placed to deliver the priorities.

School visit: Thursday 30 January

Closing date: Friday 14  February 5pm

Final Short list date: Monday 24 February

Interview Date:   Tuesday 3 March

Start Date:   1 September 2020

Bellevue Place Education Trust is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check