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Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

Fawkham CEP School, Longfield

  • Ref:KCC886-3015-57L
  • Posted:10/02/2017
  • Pay:Leadership 2-6 with Fringe Allowance
  • Start Date:Sep 2017
  • App Close Date:17/04/2017 at 09:00
  • Interviews:Friday 28th April 2017

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An exciting opportunity has arisen within our fantastic primary school for an ambitious, qualified, experienced, committed and enthusiastic teacher to join our driven and talented team in the position of Deputy Headteacher with a class responsibility for our Year 5 and 6 groups.

We warmly welcome applications from experienced teachers with top junior experience who would relish the career development opportunities provided from working with the Headteacher in leading the school forward. We are a warm and friendly, high achieving primary school at the heart of the community with strong links to our local Church. It is expected that the successful candidate is an outstanding teacher, with energy, drive, ambition and many ideas and innovations to contribute and lead as well as having a sense of humour! It is expected the postholder will eventually move onto a Headship or a larger Deputy Headship having made a substantial impact in their time at our school.

We are looking for someone who:

  • is an outstanding primary practitioner and able to be the leader of ‘outstanding’ teaching and learning with the highest expectations of pupils and staff
  • has the ability to promote our Christian ethos
  • demonstrates very high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviours
  • is enthusiastic, imaginative and forward thinking
  • has the ability to lead, inspire and motivate pupils and adults alike leading by example
  • is able to form positive relationships with children, staff, parents and governors to impact on whole school development
  • possesses excellent interpersonal, organisational and leadership skills
  • possesses experience in day to day management of a school, data management and raising attainment
  • has a proven success record of developing the quality of teaching and learning
  • has the personality to lead, coach and mentor staff to continually strive to achieve high levels of pupil attainment and achievement
  • is able to lead strategically and drive forward development and improvement
  • is committed to the role of the DHT whilst aiming for headshi

In return we will offer you:

  • the opportunity to shape our future by joining our leadership team
  • a school community committed to raising achievement and attainment
  • happy, well behaved children who are eager to learn, enjoy and are proud of their school
  • a stunning environment with modern building, excellent resources and facilities
  • strong commitment to support professional development opportunities
  • a welcoming, friendly, highly motivated, talented and dedicated staff team
  • a very supportive governing body, local church and PTA
  • genuine opportunities to lead and make a difference.

You are warmly invited to arrange a visit to the school and to discuss the position further with the Headteacher, Miss Mandy Bridges. Please telephone the school office to arrange this.

Fawkham CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including, safeguarding, an enhanced DBS check, references and the right to work in the UK

Information about the school

Fawkham CE Primary School is a small four class primary school with 97 children on roll is situated in a stunning rural environment, and is surrounded by its own extensive woodland and outdoor learning areas. Fawkham is housed in a modern building with excellent facilities. We enjoy support from our parents, the church and the community. Our children enjoy school, achieve high standards, and are happy and well-behaved. In 2018, the school received a Good Ofsted inspection grade and a Good SIAMS inspection grade in 2023.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Miss Mandy Bridges
  • Address:Valley Road, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NA
  • Telephone: 01474 702312
  • Email: office@fawkham.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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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.