Job Description
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Are you looking for the next step in your leadership career? Are you currently a teaching Deputy, ready to make the move out of the classroom or a Head of School, ready to work in a bigger environment? We are seeking to appoint a non-teaching Deputy Head, to join a newly formed Senior Leadership team, to lead the school forward. Brightlingsea Primary is a larger than average Primary with approximately 750 children on roll, taking children from aged 2 - 11 years. Set in a lovely coastal town, in beautiful grounds, the school is embarking on the next stage of its improvement journey.
The successful candidate will:
· have been an outstanding teacher who is passionate about curriculum design and quality first teaching
· be energetic, determined and passionate about improving standards for all children
· have a proven leadership track record in evaluating the quality of education, implementing change and holding others to account, resulting in improved outcomes
· have excellent interpersonal skills and professional integrity
· have a thorough understanding of the current educational landscape
· have an understanding of the expectations for each Key Stage, particularly Foundation Stage
· be uncompromising and relentless in the pursuit of excellence
· have experience of maintaining a culture of excellent safeguarding practices
We will offer:
· investment in you; bespoke CPD to meet your leadership development needs
· a caring and supportive school community, set in the heart of a lovely sea-side town
· the unique rewards of working in such a large primary school, complete with beautiful Nursery (providing for age 2 years+)
· the opportunity to work in a newly formed leadership team
· a fully inclusive, caring ethos
Socially-distanced visits are thoroughly welcomed. We can't wait to meet the next member of our team!
Information about the School
In September 2018, Brightlingsea Infant School & Nursery and Brightlingsea Junior School became Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery. We are a large Primary School, taking children from 2 to 11 years, with a three form entry and approximately 750 children on roll. This is an exciting time for our school and we are looking to further improve outcomes for our children and families. As a large school we are able to offer some exciting opportunities for staff: we recognise the importance of professional development and believe in investing in staff to help us to achieve our vision.
We are an inclusive school and strive to deliver a fully accessible social and academic curriculum. Our aim is for all pupils to achieve their full potential. We provide a welcoming, caring and supportive environment, which allows children to develop socially, emotionally and academically. All our staff play an important part in children's development. Parents are actively encouraged to take a vested interest in the school, so that together, school, parents and children can work together in partnership.