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Deputy Headteacher (with possible SENCo role considered)
Group 2 (Range L4 - L8)
Required September 2019
Following the promotion of our current Deputy Headteacher, the Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic new Deputy Headteacher to take an active role in the leadership and management of the school. We would welcome applications from teachers who would consider a SENCo/deputy role or a teaching/deputy role - please indicate your preference.
The successful candidate will:
· be an excellent classroom teacher
· take a lead in teaching, learning, progress and achievement
· demonstrate good interpersonal skills
· show a strong commitment to the school's Christian values
The Governing Board is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The appointment is subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.
Visits to the school are encouraged.
Closing date: 16th May 2019
Information about the School
St Andrew's is a school where 'Every child is loved and known and every child shines'.
Our happy, hard-working team of staff are dedicated to ensuring that our children experience the best learning opportunities, we have high aspirations and expectations for all.
We have a broad, balanced and creative curriculum where we support and develop the 'whole child'.
Aiming for all children to develop skills for learning, life and to support them to maintain good mental and physical health.
We nurture a: love of creativity, the outdoors, an understanding and celebration of the richness of cultures and communities in our world and a desire to make a positive difference to everyone.
We are a two form junior school with excellent transport links to Chelmsford, Witham, Maldon and Colchester. We are a semi-open plan, well-resourced school with our own Forest school area, large field and swimming pool.
We have a happy and supportive staff team who work incredibly well together and are easily excited by 'posh coffee and chocolate biscuits'! Please do call the office for a chat or a visit with our headteacher Becky Black.
We reserve the right to close this advert at any point prior to the closing date.