Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

Halling Primary School, Rochester

• Ref:MED887-2211-44L
• Posted:03/04/2021
• Pay:L7 - L11
• Start Date:1st September 2021
• App Close Date:28/04/2021 at 23:00
• Interviews:Week commencing 3rd May 2021

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Halling Primary School is looking to appoint a substantive Deputy Headteacher to join our friendly and supportive SLT who work hard to ensure the children attending our school receive the very best from us.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Deputy Headteacher will participate in the strategic leadership and management of the school and will be responsible for the quality of teaching and learning.

We are looking for a person who: -

• Is excited to work with the Headteacher to lead the school
• Has substantial recent senior leadership experience
• Understands and can analysis data effectively to drive improvement
• Can model excellent teaching
• Has high expectations of staff, children and themselves
• Has a passion for raising standards and attainment
• Will work effectively with the Trust and local collaboration schools
• Has an engaging style and motivates staff and pupils
• Has a commitment to improving and developing their own practice
• Has demonstrated their ability to lead others as an assistant or deputy HT
• Has a proven track record in leading whole school improvement
• Is an excellent role model for staff and pupils within the school
• Is an excellent communicator
• Encourages a whole school approach to improvement

We can offer you: -

• Well-motivated children who are eager to learn
• A well-resourced learning environment
• Commitment to continued professional development
• An enthusiastic and supportive staff team
• A forward- thinking school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff.

If you would like to arrange a visit to our school or an informal chat with our Headteacher, please email headteacher@halling.medway.sch.uk –

Information about the school can be found by visiting our website www.halling.medway.sch.uk

We reserve the right to close applications early.

Please note that only those shortlisted for interview will be contracted for interview.

All applications should be made via Kent-Teach.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children; we expect all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check

Information about the school

At Halling Primary School, we pride ourselves on our behaviour for learning, happy atmosphere and nurturing approach. We firmly believe that every child has the ability to achieve and at Halling, we make it our mission to guide and develop all children to ensure that they reach their full potential in a supportive environment, involving parents/carers every step of the way.

Our vision is clear at Halling: Learning for Life. We are extremely proud to lead a team of dedicated, hardworking and enthusiastic members of staff, who provide the best possible learning opportunities for our children. Staff and governors work in unison to ensure that Halling’s children have a broad and balanced curriculum, a range of extra-curricular activities and skills which enable all children to move on to the next stage in their lives. Whether a child’s next stage is moving year groups, key stage, or even to secondary school, at Halling we have very successful transition process and support in place for children and parents.

Our most recent Ofsted Inspection graded Halling as ‘good’ overall with ‘outstanding’ personal development. (June 2023)

We are a part of Aletheia Academies Trust. Our school promotes a safe, orderly, caring, and supportive environment. Each child’s self-esteem is fostered by positive relationships with staff and effective communication with parents/carers. We strive to include our parents, staff, governors, and community to ensure strong liaisons with the community.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Jodie Simpson
• Address:Howlsmere Close, Halling, Rochester, Kent, ME2 1ER
• Telephone: 01634 240258
• Email: finance@halling.medway.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Deputy Headteacher Job Description