Job Description

Our school is seeking to appoint an outstanding Deputy Headteacher, with proven management and assessment experience, to work in partnership with the Headteacher. The successful candidate will inspire our children and build on existing achievements by implementing creative new strategies to raise standards, achievement and expectation.

We are seeking a Deputy Headteacher who:

· has proven exemplary teaching and learning practice;

· will lead by example, working collaboratively and positively with all members of the school community;

· can coach and mentor others with demonstrable impact;

· who will take the lead on Curriculum and Assessment;

· has experience of school-wide self-evaluation to bring about school improvement;

· has the expertise to analyse and use data meaningfully to enhance pupil progress;

· is seeking to develop their own professional expertise whilst committing themselves to the life and development of the school.

In return we will offer:

· genuine opportunities to lead and make a difference;

· motivated and enthusiastic children who deserve the best;

· supportive and dedicated colleagues and governors;

· continuing Professional Development opportunities;

· dedicated leadership time each week.

If you are focused on raising standards and have the drive and ambition to help take us forward to achieve our goal of becoming an excellent school, then we would like to hear from you.

A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required. Appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification, medical clearance and references.

Visits to school are most welcome; please contact the school office by telephone to make an appointment.

Information about the School

Milldene Primary is a popular school on the edge of a large village, with extensive resources, set in a rural location. We have keen parents, established links with the community and a supportive Governing Body.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The appointment is subject to satisfactory DBS certification, medical clearance and references.