* Location: The Pines School, Hanworth Road, Bracknell
* Contract: Permanent
* Working Pattern: Full Time/Part Time/Term Time
* Hours: 32.5 hours. Part Time considered.
* Closing Date: 17/02/2025 at 12:00
* Reference: Pri/25/302802
Deputy Headteacher Vacancy (Part Time Considered)
L7 – L11
Do you want to make a real difference to children’s lives? Do you want to work with likeminded people who put children at the heart of what they do? If you have answered YES to any of these, then we might be the right fit for you.
The Pines Primary School is a 1 form entry primary school (2 form in KS2) with a specialist resource provision and a Nursery. We have children from a wide range of backgrounds and also have an above national % for pupils with SEND. We are proud of what we do to make a difference to the lives of children and their families. We use an approach of continuous provision in EYFS and KS1 as we believe in the importance of learning through play. We have also recently introduced OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) into our lunchtimes.
We are looking for a Deputy Head who shares our values, has energy and resilience and a willingness to try new ideas. We are looking for someone who has a passion for pastoral work, personal development, working with families, safeguarding and leading on behaviour.
We need a Deputy Headteacher who:
* Has a passion for the personal development of all pupils
* Has the confidence to make quick decisions under pressure
* Has the experience and ability to build relationships with children and families
* Has a DSL qualification or willingness to train for this position
* Is self-motivated, can manage their own timetable and is able to use their initiative
* Willingness to be flexible, no day will be the same
* Has experience of training and developing staff
* Is a qualified teacher with high expectations of themselves and others
* Has up to date whole class teaching experience, with a record of high quality practice (all key stages considered).
* Has a clear understanding of behaviour and why children behave in the way they do
* Has completed trauma informed training or a willingness to complete this
* Is flexible and able to work well with others.
* Has experience of working with parents and other professionals including the LA (essential)
* Understands the importance of ongoing assessment to determine children’s next steps in learning.
* Is driven, ambitious, has resilience and energy
Our children would like someone who:
* Makes them feel safe and understands them
* Is kind, even if we make the wrong choices.
* Has high expectations for them
The successful candidate will join a team who are passionate about engaging and inspiring young people in their learning and will have experience of working with primary age range children including EYFS.
The Pines had Ofsted in 2023 and received a GOOD grading.
We are well resourced with extensive outside space along with a gym, 2 halls and rooms for ELSA and other interventions. There are currently 320 children on roll.
At The Pines there has been rapid improvement in the quality of education, behaviour & attitudes and personal development. This is an exciting time to join us and our amazing team.
We can offer you:
* Supportive SLT, governing body and staff (we really do work as a team)
* Happy, motivated children who enjoy coming to school
* A commitment to professional development for all staff
* Supportive parents who engage positively in the improvement of the school
* A team who value the importance of educating the whole child
* We are on a bus route and are a short walk from our local shop
* We are a team that enjoy a varied school social life
Closing date: Monday 17th February 12 noon
Shortlisting: Tuesday 18th February
Visits are actively encouraged. Please contact Rachel Evans, School Business Manager, should you require any further information. SBM@thepinesschool.org.uk
Start date – September 2025 (or earlier if available)
At The Pines we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
How to apply
How to Apply - Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.
Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.
Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form.
References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer.
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