Job Description

Deputy Head Teacher/Coach of Teaching and Learning

Salary L9 to L13

Start Date 01^st September 2014 or sooner if possible

The Governors are looking for an inspirational leader who can work with our head Teacher in providing great leadership to the school. If you are an excellent classroom practitioner this is an exciting opportunity to join us on a journey towards excellence. You will have opportunity to coach staff, lead by example and help develop the future strategy of the school. The school needs leaders confident in implementing change to enable its progress towards excellence.

We strongly recommend visits to the school, please contact the school office for an appointment.

The Willows Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children andyoung people and expects all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. All appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and a satisfactory enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Please telephone the school office on: 01268 470880 for an application pack or alternatively apply online

Please complete application forms in full as CV's alone will not be accepted

Closing date: 19^th May 2014 Midday

Shortlisting Date: 19^th May 2014

Invitations to interview and information packs will be e-mailed to all shortlisted candidates by close of school on 19^th May due to interviews being held on the 21^st May

Interview Date: 21^st May 2014

Information about the School

The Willows Primary School and Nursery is one of the eight schools which form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background. The Trust is growing rapidly and is a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work.