Job Description

Deputy Headteacher

L6-L10 depending on experience

Required January 2015

In July 2014 Meadgate Primary School's Year 6 children achieved 96% two levels progress in maths and writing and 92% two levels progress in reading. Our phonic check score was 87%. Do you want to be part of our success story?

This is a good school
Pupils now make good progress
Pupils feel safe. The overwhelming majority of pupils have positive attitudes and want to learn
Improvements in teaching are well led
Standards are rising rapidly in English and Mathematics.

Due to the promotion of our current Deputy Headteacher, we are looking to appoint an inspirational leader with proven management and leadership experience. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and will work closely with staff, pupils, directors, governors and parents/carers. Meadgate Primary is 'a good school' which has continued to move forward since its last Ofsted inspection in February 2014 and benefits from supportive staff, enthusiastic children and great links with Purleigh Primary School and The Eveleigh LINK Academy Trust. On 1st April 2014 we converted to academy status.

The person appointed will:

Be an exemplary classroom practitioner with proven understanding of curriculum and staff development
Have proven leadership qualities and management experience
Have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
Have a clear vision and high expectations for school improvements
Have an interest in special educational needs
Work collaboratively with a committed team of pupils, staff and governors, parents and the wider community.

The directors and governors will provide effective support for the successful candidate who will demonstrate a strong commitment to work closely with them to provide high quality leadership and the best possible education for children.

In return we can offer:

A strong commitment to professional development
A school with high aspirations and a genuine opportunity to make a difference
An opportunity to help shape the future of teaching and learning
A dedicated and supportive team of professional staff and governors
An opportunity to assist in the growth and success of The Eveleigh LINK Academy Trust.

Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment for a visit which is strongly encouraged and welcomed. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Any offer of employment is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Information about the School

Meadgate Primary School is part of the Eveleigh LINK Academy Trust.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.