Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

ST2541(e)

Full time

£46,548 - £51,470 per annum depending on relevant teaching experience

This is a Voluntary Aided School; the employer will be the Governing body of the School.

Archbishop Runcie Church of England (VA) First School

Christon Road

Gosforth

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 1US

Tel: 0191 285 2663

Start September 2023

Following the promotion to headship of the previous two post holders, the Governors of our welcoming and inclusive Church of England First School are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to join our school family. This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious staff team to support the consolidation and completion of our curriculum. The role will involve working closely with our families to achieve the best for our children.

At the heart of Archbishop Runcie Church of England Voluntary Aided First School are our Christian vision and values. Our school values of love and determination help us achieve our mission to educate and inspire young people within the ethos which make our school distinctive. Our warm relationships and restorative approach to behaviour is a key feature of our school.

There will be a planned teaching role which will be agreed in discussion with the successful candidate.

We are looking for a leader with a personal drive to work closely with the Headteacher and Middle Leaders and who:

• Strives for ambitious standards and high expectations for all pupils

• Is able to translate school improvement priorities into practical actions which support and empower pupils and staff to succeed

• Has experience of monitoring and evaluating teaching and learning, analysing data and target setting

• Supports a culture of self-evaluation and has demonstrated commitment, engagement and involvement in the school development planning process

• Is a team leader who effectively manages their own behaviour and relationships with others to provide appropriate support and challenge

• Models good practice and leads by example with integrity, positivity, resilience and clarity and with experience of developing and coaching colleagues

• Is forward thinking, passionate and committed to enabling high quality learning experiences

• Can promote and uphold the strong Christian ethos of the school

• Will enhance the calm and purposeful learning environment that we have created

• Can balance the demands of being a teacher with those of being a leader.

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will act as SENCo and, therefore, must either hold, or be willing to work towards, Masters-level National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator, over the next three years, supported by the school.

In return, we offer:

• delightful, motivated children who are keen to learn

• supportive parents and carers

• an inclusive, caring and supportive working environment

• a supportive Headteacher and Governing Body who will support your career development

• enthusiastic staff

• the benefits of working in the collaborative Gosforth Schools Trust

Interested in applying? Informal visits are encouraged. Please call us to arrange a convenient time for an individual visit on 0191 2852663. A completed application form, criminal records declaration form and equalities monitoring form must be submitted by 5 pm on Monday 17th April. No CV’s will be accepted.

The process for recruitment will be that long listed candidates will be visited by Mrs Massey, Headteacher, and Alison Stephenson, School Improvement Partner, to observe their teaching of English in their current school during the week beginning 24th April 2023, at an agreed time. Short listed candidates will then be invited to the interview day on Tuesday 2nd May for tasks and formal interviews.

At Archbishop Runcie CE First School we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is essential that all our staff and volunteers share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required for all posts. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

Permanent

Closing date:

17 April 2023