Deputy Headteacher

Job Description

Deputy Headteacher

Home Farm Primary School

Dates: Apply by 21st November

Start date: Dependent on candidate

Location: Colchester, Essex

Home Farm Primary School is looking for a Deputy Headteacher to join and help lead our exciting team. We seek an inspirational leader who will work collaboratively with our staff, pupils and parents to drive educational excellence, nurture our inclusive culture, and support our children's academic and personal growth. The ideal candidate will combine proven leadership experience with a passion for innovative teaching methods, while demonstrating a deep commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing. This post would suit an existing Deputy Headteacher or the right person looking to step into this role.

We can offer you:

· The opportunity to be part of an Outstanding school (Ofsted 2021) with a great team of colleagues who never tire to continue enriching the lives of our children

· Exceptionally well-behaved, polite and enthusiastic pupils

· A professionally creative environment that supports and enhances our vision and inclusive ethos with CPD opportunities in evidence-informed education

· An attractive and well-resourced school in Colchester close to excellent transport links

· The opportunity to work alongside colleagues in the Alpha Trust and our cluster of 15 schools and close-working partners in our action groups

The Alpha Trust would like to appoint someone who:

· Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of achievement and behaviour

· Will work as part of the leadership team to drive and lead school improvement, pastoral support and work closely with the headteacher

· Will support and embrace the community ethos of the school

· Has proven experience of successful leadership and management

· Has vision, energy, honesty and loyalty and can inspire and motivate staff and Children

· Has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills

· Can analyse a range of data in order to contribute to strategic planning

· Can support our Headteacher, who thinks in wiggly lines, by thinking in straight lines

We warmly welcome visits to our school. To make an appointment please contact us on 01206 577430 or manager@homefarmprimary.com These visits will form part of the selection process.

Home Farm Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: Midnight on 21st November 2024

Shortlisting: 22nd November 2024

Interviews: 29th November 2024

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.