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Deputy Headteacher – Curriculum, Learning & Development - Full-time

Knockhall Primary School, Greenhithe

  • Ref:KCC886-2092-163L
  • Posted:08/11/2024
  • Pay:L9-L13 (Fringe) £62,019.00 - £68,298.00 Annually
  • Start Date: Spring 2025 or sooner depending on the candidate
  • App Close Date:21/11/2024 at 23:45
  • Interviews:5th & 12th December 2024

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We are seeking an inspirational and dedicated Deputy Headteacher with a focus on curriculum and PedTech development to join our Senior Leadership Team at Knockhall Primary School. This is an exciting role for a dynamic individual to lead on curriculum design, implementation, and innovation across key stages, ensuring our pupils receive a high-quality, future-ready education.

As Deputy Headteacher for Curriculum, you will provide strategic leadership in delivering a broad, balanced curriculum enhanced by educational technologies. You will ensure technology effectively enriches teaching strategies, personalises learning, and equips pupils with essential digital skills. Working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will foster a consistent, coherent approach to curriculum delivery, blending traditional and digital methods.

Key responsibilities include leading curriculum development in English, Maths, and digital fluency, ensuring an engaging, inclusive curriculum that meets diverse learner needs. You will provide professional development, coaching, and mentoring to staff to integrate digital tools, supporting improvements in teaching quality and pupil outcomes.

You will also oversee assessment and reporting systems, using data to monitor progress and inform improvement. Additionally, you will deputise for the Headteacher when necessary and play a key role in safeguarding, ensuring a safe, supportive learning environment for all pupils.

The successful candidate will:

  • Provide leadership and management of a broad, balanced, digitally enriched curriculum meeting all pupils' needs.
  • Lead the strategic development of English and Maths, integrating digital tools to enhance learning and engagement.
  • Mentor and inspire staff in curriculum development and pedagogical technology.
  • Design and implement initiatives to continuously improve teaching, using technology to personalise learning and raise standards.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to monitor and assess pupil progress, setting high expectations for achievement.
  • Lead staff development through Continuous Professional Development (CPD) planning, implementation, and delivery.
  • Act as a role model, fostering a positive, collaborative culture that embraces digital innovation.
  • Deputise for the Headteacher as required, supporting day-to-day school management.

Applicants should review the job description and person specification and outline in their expression of interest how they meet the criteria, describing what they bring to the post from their knowledge and experience.

The successful candidate will work closely with the school team to deliver high-quality, inclusive education throughout the school. The role requires ambition, drive, and a commitment to empowering all stakeholders to ignite the spark, reveal the champion.

Early application is encouraged as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Information about the school

At Knockhall Primary School, we believe in fostering a community where kindness is at the core of everything we do. Our school is not just a place for academic growth; it is a place where we nurture compassion, empathy, and understanding. We are committed to creating an environment where every individual feels valued and respected.

Inclusion is a cornerstone of our educational philosophy. We celebrate the uniqueness of each student, recognising that our differences make us stronger as a community. Here, diversity is not just accepted; it is embraced. We strive to create a learning space where everyone feels seen, heard, and appreciated.

Our school is more than just a building; it is a community of learners, educators, and families working together towards a common goal – the success and well-being of our students. As we embark on this academic journey together, let us build bonds that go beyond the classroom. Let us create a sense of belonging that extends to every corner of our school.

I invite you to join us in cultivating a culture of kindness, promoting inclusion, and building a strong sense of community. Together, we can make Knockhall Primary School a place where everyone feels welcome, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.

For more information about Woodland Academy Trust please visit the Trust website at https://www.woodlandacademytrust.co.uk/

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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.