Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

Leigh Primary School, Leigh

Ref:KCC886-2137-67L
Posted:24/05/2022
Pay:Leadership Scale (L1)
Start Date:1st September 2022
App Close Date:10/06/2022 at 12:00
Interviews:Thursday 16th June

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Leigh Primary School is seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher from 1st September 2022

Leigh Primary is a community school in the picturesque village of Leigh. We are at a very exciting stage in our journey after an Ofsted inspection in September 2021 highlighted some important areas for development. A new senior leadership team has been in place for a year and alongside a passionate team of teaching and support staff have implemented significant change. Therefore, we are looking for an innovative, reflective and dynamic Deputy Headteacher to help drive improvement alongside our Senior Leadership Team. We are looking for someone to work in partnership with the Headteacher, share in the collective and progressive school vision and making a strong contribution to future developments. We have an experienced team of staff who are loyal, hardworking and always willing to go the extra mile. Children are at the heart of what we do and every decision that is made. Could you be our new Deputy Headteacher?

We are looking for a person who: -

Is excited to work collaboratively with the Headteacher and wider team to lead strategic school improvement
Has substantial recent senior leadership experience and leading aspects of whole school improvement
Can demonstrate impact of work to develop distributed leadership
Understands and can analysis data effectively to drive improvement
Can model excellent teaching
Has high expectations of staff, children and themselves and is an excellent role model
Has a passion for raising standards and attainment
Has a commitment to improving and developing their own practice
Has demonstrated their ability to lead and motivate others
Stay calm, adapt and demonstrate resilience whilst keeping a sense of humour, even when you are under pressure
Be a trustworthy member who brings out the best in others and creates a sense of togetherness by encouraging mutual respect, confidentiality and through demonstrating high standards of professional behaviour
Is innovative and open to new ways of thinking when implementing change

We can offer you: -

A village school with beautiful surroundings
The full support of our passionate Governing Body
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.
A thriving community and active PTA with events throughout the year

If you would like to arrange a visit to our school or an informal chat with our Headteacher, please email headteacher@leigh.kent.sch.uk or call the school office on 01732 832660

Information about the school

Leigh Primary School is a popular village school with 150 delightful children. Our school is set in a beautiful location which offers opportunities for outdoor learning as well as space to play and have fun. We believe that we deliver an exciting creative curriculum with a focus on achievement, while inspiring a love of learning and nurturing the whole child. Our size means that every child is truly valued and known and we provide an opportunity to nurture the potential talents of all our pupils. We enjoy very close links with our local community and our aim is that all our pupils leave us ready to make a valuable contribution to the community in which they live.

Job Contact Information

Name:Jenna Halfhide
Address:The Green, Leigh, Kent, TN11 8QP
Telephone: (01732) 832660
Email: headteacher@leigh.kent.sch.uk

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