Grade: Leadership points L14-L18 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Working Pattern: All Year Round Actual Salary: 65,010 - 71,729 Interview Date: Monday 30 th September 2024 The children, staff and Governors of Woodland Community Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational, highly motivated, passionate and dedicated Deputy Headteacher from January 2025. This post has been added to the school s staffing structure. The successful candidate will play a central role in driving forward the school s ambitious strategic plans whilst building on recent success. They will always put the children of Woodland at the heart of their decision making and will have the leadership ability to inspire colleagues to do the same. Based in fantastic grounds and with state of the art resources, Woodland Community Primary School is a happy, inclusive school with high standards of behaviour. This is a caring and nurturing school. Pupils feel safe and happy. They have excellent relationships with staff. They say that their teachers are kind and friendly and always have time to listen to them. (OFSTED 2019) We are looking for someone who: Has high expectations and is highly ambitious for all children regardless of their background or ability Has a proven track record of achieving strong outcomes by being an excellent classroom practitioner across the primary age range Has a significant and successful track record of improving the quality of education through their leadership Has the ability to inspire and motivate staff to secure the very best outcomes for all Is enthusiastic, creative, innovative and is prepared to roll their sleeves up and have a go in their desire to deliver excellence in all aspects of leadership Is an excellent communicator who is able to work well under pressure, successfully managing the complex demands of leadership in a large three form entry primary school In return we can offer: A happy, inclusive and highly supportive school environment Children who are happy, polite, motivated and enthusiastic learners Excellent support for your professional development A supportive and knowledgeable Governing Board A welcoming, friendly and extremely hardworking staff team Visits to school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Formal visits will take place on Friday 27th September 2024. For further information or to request a visit to the school, please contact Joanne Cunningham, Headteacher by email (headwoodland.rochdale.sch.uk) or telephone 01706 620305. Closing Date & Shortlisting The closing date for this advert will be 12.00 noon on Friday 20 th September 2024 and shortlisting will take place on Monday 23 rd September 2024 (Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted). Interviews Interviews will take place on Monday 30 th September 2024. To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to Chloe Pickles, School Business Manager by email cpickleswoodland.rochdale.sch.uk by Friday 20 th September 2024 at 12.00 noon. Applications will not be accepted after the 12.00 noon closing time. Please do not send to other email addresses as these may not be monitored. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check. The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post. Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview. The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.