Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-2316-47L
• Posted:30/03/2023
• Pay:L10 - 14
• Start Date:September 2023
• App Close Date:28/04/2023 at 09:00
• Interviews:15/05/23

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Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to join their team.  This is an exciting role to add capacity in supporting the Headteacher and staff across both Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery school and Barton Junior School. 

We would like to hear from you if you are:

• An energetic and ambitious teacher with a track record of success at primary level

• Able to lead teams

• Motivated and inspirational with high expectations of pupils

• Confident and able to communicate a clear vision for the school, pupils and colleagues

• Able to develop students to reach their full potential. 

Applicants should refer to the requirements of the role and those experienced in delivering positive outcomes and who can work flexibly and adapt to future positive change are invited to apply.

Please contact the school office to make an appointment to view the school.

Information about the school

Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School caters for up to 230 children. Children can begin in the Nursery when they are 3, move into school at age 4 and remain until they are 7 when they transfer to Barton Junior School.

The Early Years provision at Shatterlocks is highly regarded across the county with children enjoying a wealth of learning experiences and opportunities, ensuring a sound basis upon which future learning can be based. Children enjoy and achieve through a lively, inclusive curriculum, which is constantly evolving to develop a lifelong love of learning. The daily breakfast and after school clubs ensure that we offer wrap-around care to all our children.

At Shatterlocks the relationship between children, staff, school and home is seen as vital to enabling all children to achieve their full potential.

Barton Junior school is a two-form entry Junior school (ages 7-11) in the heart of Dover. We provide our children with an excellent continuation of their education from infant school. Our aim is for every child to reach their full potential through creating a stimulating and caring environment that provides challenges and enjoyment, where children’s natural curiosity and wonder about the world around them is encouraged, where children will thrive. We believe in the partnership between home and school and believe ‘Together we make a difference.’ All members of the team play a vital part in achieving this and are recognised as valuable members of the school community.

Information about the Trust

Samphire Star Education Trust Trust (the Trust) is a family of schools which serve the south of Kent community and beyond. It comprises Astor Secondary School, Barton Junior School, Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School, White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School. We have a well-established reputation for offering our pupils a safe and caring environment in which they can be happy and thrive as they learn. Ideas and opportunities are explored with enthusiasm through a broad and balanced curriculum throughout the Trust. All young people in our community, from the youngest to the oldest, are encouraged and supported to be the very best versions of themselves possible.

As a family of schools, The Trust works collaboratively to celebrate and nurture the uniqueness of all pupils. Through outstanding leadership, pastoral care, academic challenge and inspirational teaching all children are enabled to flourish, succeed and make a positive contribution to the communities they serve, creating strong citizens now and for the future.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Katherine Maloney
• Address:Heathfield Ave, Dover, Kent, CT16 2PB
• Telephone: 01304 204264
• Email: katherine.moloney@shatterlocks.com

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• DHT Job Description
• DHT Person Spec