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Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

Lunsford Primary School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-2562-27L
  • Posted:21/04/2017
  • Pay:Leadership
  • Start Date:Sep 2017
  • App Close Date:05/05/2017 at 12:00
  • Interviews:22/05/17

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We are seeking an ambitious and energetic professional with experience of leading teams, monitoring teaching and learning, and with experience of successfully leading improvement and raising standards.  We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and innovative Deputy Head Teacher.

The successful candidate will join a forwarding thinking team and make significant contributions towards the school.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has a proven experience of positively impacting on progress and raising attainment and developing excellence
  • Be fully committed to our ethos of high expectations
  • Have the drive to make a real difference to the lives of all our children
  • Have experience in data management and assessment
  • Has the ability to coach, mentor and model
  • Will lead on continuous professional development
  • Puts children at the top of their agenda
  • Has a commitment to inclusion and passion for ensuring that all pupils achieve their best
  • Has excellent leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Can demonstrate excellent classroom practice, effectively meeting the individual needs of all our children
  • Has an ability to motivate colleagues and lead by example

You will:

  • Be resourceful, innovative and calm under pressure
  • Be able to positively embrace change
  • Have the knowledge and expertise to bring out the best in our children and staff
  • Have a great sense of humour

We will provide you with the perfect opportunity to play a significant role in the school with a strong team ethos, working with wonderful children who are eager to learn and take on new challenges.  The post will be an integral part of our senior leadership team, contributing to the significant strategic, long-term decisions for the school.

The role is class based and will involve a teaching commitment.

If you are a dynamic and inspirational leader with the capacity to grow and develop in the role, if you have initiative, enthusiasm, a thorough knowledge of the primary age range and the ambition to play a major role in the leadership and management of our school than we would love to hear from you.

We would expect any prospective candidates to visit the school prior to application and will be holding tours of the school on 2nd May at 1.15pm or 2.15pm.  Please contact the main office on 01732 843352 to book a time slot.  We will not consider any application from those who do not visit.

 

Information about the school

Information about the school

Thank you for taking the time to read about our vacancy.

We are an oversubscribed one form entry primary school in Larkfield, Aylesford catering for pupils from Reception to Year 6. The school has recently been fully refurbished and has seven classrooms, a brand new computer suite, a library at the centre of the school, a Design and Technology/ music room and a spacious hall. We are fortunate to have an extensive playing field which is used for PE and games as well as a woodland crafts area for Forest School and outdoor learning.

The school has a reputation for high attainment and we are justly proud of this. We have a commitment to high academic standards whilst maintaining a rounded view of education where the needs of all learners are catered for.

We recognise that our staff (along side our children here) are our most important resource and are to be valued, supported and encouraged to develop personally and professionally within a learning and caring community. We have a genuine commitment to promoting and ensuring a good work / life balance for all our staff.

As part of our local collaboration, we work closely alongside other local primary schools. We also have strong links with Canterbury Christ Church University.

We have well behaved, hard working and polite children who are a real credit to their parents and the school. We have a very active School Council and Eco Club and offer a wide variety of lunchtime and after school clubs for a small school.

You would be joining a fabulous and experienced team which includes a number of highly trained teaching assistants.

Lunsford Primary School really is a fantastic place to work that very much cares about their staff and children’s wellbeing. This is such an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. Don't just take our word for it, come and see for yourself.

Suitable candidates who apply before the deadline, may be invited to attend an interview before the official closing date.

Lunsford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and relevant references being received.

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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.