Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Leadership point 7 £57,831 Leadership point 11 £63,815
Hours Per Week: Full time 100%
Base Location: Hurst Knoll St James CE Primary School
Assessment Date: 19th & 20th May 2025
Following the promotion of the previous Deputy Headteacher, the Governors of this caring, friendly and forward-thinking Church of England Primary School seek to appoint a highly effective Deputy Headteacher who has the experience, motivation, enthusiasm and skill set to support the Headtheacher and other stakeholders to help lead the future development of the school.
The successful candidate will enjoy a split role which will combine a part-time teaching commitment and a part-time protected leadership time. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the Headteacher and SLT to continue to drive the school forwards.
We are looking for a Deputy Head who:
* Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations of all pupils.
* Has proven leadership, management and interpersonal skills.
* Has a proven track record of raising standards.
* Has a passion for excellence in teaching and learning.
* Will support our Christian vision and ethos.
* Will lead key areas be the driving force behind key aspects of school improvement in accordance with the school development plan.
* Will lead by example and be able to inspire, motivate, challenge and support colleagues in order to further improve teaching and learning.
* Is a team player
We will offer you:
* A happy and forward-looking school
* Friendly, well-behaved and enthusiastic children
* A supportive staff, committed to achieving high standards
* A supportive and caring ethos
* A proactive and supportive Governing Body
* The chance to work lead within a school on the next phase of its journey.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and are welcomed. Please telephone the school to arrange a mutually convenient appointment. Application forms and supporting letters of application (no more than 4 pages) demonstrating how you meet the person specification should be returned to the school in person, by post or by emailing them to: kwhite@hurstknollschool.org.uk
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.
This post requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure.