Job Description

Deputy Headteacher - Inclusion

The Governors of The Willows Primary School are seeking to appoint a proactive, inspirational, forward thinking Deputy Headteacher to work alongside our Executive Headteacher and current Deputy Headteachers, who will make a positive impact on outcomes for our children.

Having entered into an informal collaborative with Merrylands Primary School this is an exciting opportunity for an applicant who has the drive, leadership and initiative to help take us forward to achieve our goal of becoming an excellent school and forging a long term relationship with Merrylands Primary School.

You will need to have proven experience in Leadership and Management, have the ability to lead on inclusion and be able to demonstrate that your initiatives have impacted on learning and progress for pupils and of course you will be an excellent classroom practitioner.

The Willows Primary School

• values all its pupils and staff

• believes in the whole child and works closely with parents and other agencies

• offers pupils a wide range of experiences and activities

• is a well resourced school

• has well behaved pupils who are keen to learn

• is forward thinking and self evaluating in its leadership and management

• can offer the opportunity to work between two schools

Applicants must

• enjoy teaching and working with SEND children

• be able to create a positive, creative learning focused environment

• have good problem solving skills and a flexible approach

• have a commitment to pupil progress

• enjoy the challenge of meeting the needs of a diverse group of pupils

  We would strongly recommend and welcome visits. To arrange a visit to the School or for further information regarding the post please contact:

  Miss J Wilkes

  Business Manager

  Telephone: 01268 470880

  E-mail: admin@willows.essex.sch.uk

  Please complete application form in full as CV's alone will not be accepted.

  The Willows Primary School are committed to the safeguarding, protection and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all governors, staff, visitors and service users to share this commitment. Through safer recruitment procedures this appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the School

The Willows Primary School and Nursery is one of the eight schools which form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background. The Trust is growing rapidly and is a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work.