Deputy Head Teacher

Job Description

Following the successful promotion of our previous Deputy Head Teacher we are looking for an outstanding practitioner who is passionate about children and their learning. You will play a key role in further developing our school which embraces a caring culture and high standards of achievement.

Boreham Primary School is rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted. The school is a one form entry village school with approximately 220 pupils on roll; there are two Year 4 classes due to agreed larger numbers on intake.

We pride ourselves on being a 'Friendship School' - our main school rule is 'Hurt body, hurt feelings, tell a grown-up'. The school vision, 'Daring to aim high, scale new heights, spread our wings and fly far' and our seven school values are reflected through a whole school community working together, which is committed to enabling pupils to be happy and successful at Boreham.

The successful candidate will have:

· Proven experience in the classroom and middle management

· Excellent time management, organisation and inter-personal skills

· A good understanding of assessment for learning and behaviour management

· A passion for high quality inclusive teaching and learning

We are looking for someone who:

· Aspires to be the best at what they do and inspires others to do the same, empowering a learning community

· Will work creatively and effectively with the Head Teacher, senior leadership team and governing body to drive school improvement

· Has made an excellent contribution in the learning and progress of pupils and who is able to use their skills and knowledge to develop colleagues in improving teaching and learning

· Possesses an unrelenting drive and genuine commitment to raise standards of achievement through the development of outstanding teaching and learning

We can offer:

· Support and training through the local River Chelmer Partnership and working alongside other Deputy Head Teachers in local schools as part of the Chelmsford Teaching Schools Alliance

· Children who are exceptionally well-behaved, very polite, happy, enthusiastic and eager to learn

· Staff who are committed to high quality teaching and learning and a culture where everyone is encouraged to succeed

· A school which is recognised for its strength in sport, health, fitness and well-being for which it has gained national and local accreditations for its outstanding efforts

· Spacious school grounds with excellent facilities

· Very supportive governors, parents and local community

Visits to the school are an essential part of the recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the vacancy or school, or would like to arrange a tour, please contact our School Business Manager, Mrs Gillian Powell by emailing gpowell@boreham.essex.sch.uk or phoning the school office on 01245 467625. In line with the school's Covid risk assessment, tours of the school in person can only be conducted by appointment at the end of the school day after 3:45pm, with visitors wearing masks and following social distancing guidelines.

You will also find a 'virtual' tour of the school on our school website which you are also encouraged to view.

Boreham Primary School is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.