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Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

The Primary First Trust

  • Ref:KCC-F16-29-L
  • Posted:15/03/2023
  • Pay:L13-17
  • Start Date:1st September 2023
  • App Close Date:27/04/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Friday 19th May 2023

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An exciting opportunity has arisen at Springhead Park Primary School for a highly skilled and inspirational Deputy Head Teacher. This position would be perfect for an experienced senior leader with a proven track record of school improvement to join our leadership team and support our enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff, many of whom are in the early stages of their careers.

At Springhead Park Primary School, we believe that to succeed in school and beyond, children should love to learn, be inspired to reach their full potential and feel empowered to make a positive impact on the world around them- whether upon their local community or further afield. To achieve this, our dedicated staff will set the highest of standards whilst at the same time providing a nurturing and encouraging climate for all children, regardless of their race, faith, background or circumstance.

As a recently opened school, Springhead Park can offer you the chance to contribute significantly to establishing this holistic, creative and empowering culture for our pupils, family and staff. 

Our Deputy Head Teacher will:

  • Be an exemplary teacher who is a highly inspirational and ambitious practitioner. 
  • Share and promote the school’s passion for providing experiential, meaningful and enriching and learning opportunities.
  • Be dynamic and forward-thinking, demonstrating a passion for teaching and learning.
  • Be excited about, and effective in, managing change to promote the best interests of children, families and staff.

We can offer:

  • A commitment to your professional development and future career through superb CPD opportunities in the school and across the Trust
  • A positive working environment with strong focus on staff and pupil wellbeing 
  • Motivated and engaged children who are keen to learn
  • Opportunity to work in strategic partnership with the Head Teacher
  • Professional, hardworking and motivated team of teachers and support staff committed to developing and raising standards
  • A positive school community that will support you to be successful in your role. 

 

We would love to speak to you about this opportunity, and visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please feel free to contact us via email hr@theprimaryfirsttrust.co.uk

Closing Date for applications: Thursday, 27th April 2023.

Interview Date: 19th May 2023.

CVs will not be accepted. Applications should be submitted via email to HR@theprimaryfirsttrust.co.uk

For further details please email: HR@theprimaryfirsttrust.co.uk

The school is part of the Primary First Trust, a primary only family of schools that has already demonstrated a commitment to improving standards and also working with effective professionals on career development both within their individual schools and the wider Trust.

The Primary First Trust and Springhead Park Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; qualifications; medical fitness; identity and right to work.  All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references including their current Head Teacher 

 

 

Information about the trust

The Primary First, a Trust that truly celebrates and nurtures the diversity and distinctiveness of its partner schools. We are a growing network of 10 individual primaries across Bexley, Gravesham and Medway. All are at different points in their journey - each with a unique context, considerable strengths and specific opportunities.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.