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* Woods Loke Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 3EB
* Full time
* Permanent
* Reference: 7187
* Required as soon as possible
Job Description:
* L7 – L10 (£57,831 - £62,202)
* Full time
* Permanent
* Reference: 7187
* Required as soon as possible
Woods Loke Primary School are looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to join our outstanding team.
The role of Deputy Headteacher will require you to work closely alongside the Headteacher to continue to embed outstanding teaching and learning across the school through the development of the curriculum and staff CPD.
Essential Requirements:
* the relevant degree and QTS
* recent experience of teaching in the primary setting
* evidence of further effective professional development
* experience of successfully managing and leading a team
* evidence of contributions to school self-evaluation and improvement plans
* have a proven track record of raising educational standards.
You should:
* have strong leadership skills that result in the provision of first-class teaching and learning opportunities for all pupils
* be able to develop outstanding practice in teaching and learning, setting targets for continuous improvement and provide support through appraisal, planning and delivering CPD on matters of learning and teaching as required
* have had some experience of Ofsted inspections
* be extremely well organised
* be a supportive member of the team and able to bring out the best in others.
Why work at Woods Loke?
We are a large, popular and oversubscribed Primary School with 480+ pupils from the ages of 2 to 11. We have a very settled and experienced staff team, well behaved pupils, and a highly supportive parent community. We have a fantastic school environment and a wide range of additional resources and facilities. We are part of a small academy trust who provide us with the resources and the freedom to lead the school in the way we think is best.
The school was judged to be ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted in April 2024.
Visits to our school are strongly encouraged.
To find out more:
To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office on: office@woodsloke.org
How To Apply:
Please complete the Application Form (pdf) and return by email to: office@woodsloke.org
Closing date: 1pm, 2 May 2025.
Interview date: week commencing 5 May 2025.
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
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* Education and Training
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