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"Achieving Our Best"
Deputy Head Teacher
Required September 2017
Group size 2
L6 - L10 Salary £44,102 - £48,710
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Due to the promotion of our current successful Deputy Headteacher we are seeking to appoint a dynamic and innovative colleague to join and share in the leadership and continual development of our school, significantly contributing towards moving the school from good to outstanding.
H C P S & N is a thriving community primary school situated in a historical seaside town, which serves a diverse and deprived community. Our children are enthusiastic, highly motivated, hardworking and positive.
The school was purpose built and opened in 2003.We are continually OFSTED rated "Good" Ofsted said, "the school is well led and managed, Senior leaders are fully focused on pupils' achievement and well-being. Subject leaders understand their roles well and carry them out with enthusiasm. Governors know the school well and monitor its work carefully.
The successful candidate will;
Ø Need to be an excellent classroom practitioner, initially KS2, and have a strong track record of good to outstanding teaching;
Ø Can inspire and motivate all learners;
Ø Assist the Headteacher in leading the school and taking it on its journey from good to outstanding.
Ø Have the ability to share the vision, aims and ethos of the school.
Ø Can work effectively within our team, supporting and promoting an inclusive community for learning
Ø Work alongside and with some of our hard-to-reach parents, enabling them to support their child's learning.
We can offer you
ü A dedicated and supportive team of staff and governors;
ü Opportunities for professional and personal development;
ü An opportunity to make a difference;
ü Enthusiastic, well-motivated and positive children.
ü The opportunity to work closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team in continuing the school's development.
We encourage you to visit our school so please contact Gillian Day (school office Manager) for further details or to arrange visits
Closing Date: 5th May 2017
Interview Date: 18th May 2017
Information about the School
Harwich Community Primary school is a welcoming and modern community school, which is well resourced, has fantastic children and supportive parents. We are looking for someone who will share our school vision of ‘Working together to achieve our best’.
We are a caring school with wonderful children who love to learn. Our staff members are extremely dedicated, friendly and supportive of each other.
We can offer you the support of a committed team of staff and Governors as well as children who are well behaved and eager to learn.