Job Description

Ongar Primary School, CM5 0FF

Deputy Headteacher (L1-L5)

Required: Sep 2019

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We are offering an excellent opportunity for a future leader who has the desire and potential to drive school improvement. Due to promotion within our trust we are looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher whose ambition matches that of our school.

We are looking for all the usual prerequisites, plus that little bit of extra zing, and we think we can offer you the same in return. Come and visit to see for yourself what we have to offer: the benefits of a small school alongside the career opportunities, professional development and shared working of a community-focused academy trust. Join our team and make a real difference to the children and families of Ongar.

Visits to the school are strongly recommended and warmly welcomed. This can be arranged by contactingthe school office on 01277 362354.

Application forms are available by emailing admin@ongar-pri.essex.sch.uk or by calling 01277 362354

The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.

Closing date: Monday 18th March 2019

Interviews: Monday 25th March 2019

Further details are available from the school website http://www.ongar-pri.essex.sch.uk

www.bridgeacademytrust.org

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

Information about the School

Ongar Primary School is based in Ongar and set in large and beautiful grounds. The school provides children with a safe, happy and stimulating learning environment. All that we do at Ongar Primary is underpinned by our Three Rights: The Right to Respect, The Right to Safety and The Right to Learn.

Ongar Primary School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.