Deputy Headteacher

Hours of work: Full-time teachers' hours
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Wednesday 31 January 2024, at midday

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Willingdon Primary School, Rapsons Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9RJ
Phone: 01323 482619
Email: recruitment@willingdonprimary.co.uk
Website: www.willingdonprimary.co.uk
 
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. 

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.  Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. 

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted. 

Willingdon Primary School is looking for an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join the Leadership Team from September 2024.

Willingdon Primary School is a rapidly improving school committed to getting the best from all staff and gaining excellent outcomes for all children. We have a proven track record of developing our staff and working in a collaborative way within the school and in partnership with other schools.

The school is in an exciting phase of development, and we need a passionate Deputy to support the Headteacher and SLT to drive school improvement.

The successful candidate will deliver an exciting first-class learning experience for all our pupils. The post carries specific responsibility for curriculum and assessment, together with a Designated Safeguarding Lead responsibility. Although there is no class teaching commitment, the post holder will be expected to provide cover for lessons as required, including cover for other Leaders.

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with the leadership skills and ambition to work within a flourishing school. Experience within a similar, dynamic Leadership team is essential for this post.

The successful candidate will:

• Share responsibility for the day-to-day running of the school, assisting the Headteacher in the effective administration and management of the school.
• Promote the positive ethos of the school, fostering a welcoming, lively, safe and effective learning environment.
• To assist in the promotion, direction and oversight of high standards of teaching and learning, pupil achievement and progress.
• Inspire and motivate colleagues and contribute to the professional development of all members of the school community.

Our new Deputy Headteacher will be:

• Professional in all aspects of school life.
• An outstanding practitioner.
• Flexible and supportive, with high expectations of children and staff.
• A great communicator, winning the trust of leaders and the whole school community.
• Approachable and have a good sense of humour.
• Very energetic, resilient and enthusiastic!

We can offer you:

• Leadership development in-house and via NPQH.
• A friendly, dedicated and committed staff team.
• Delightful children with a willingness to learn.
• Excellent support for your career development including leading whole school initiatives.
• A really great school site with excellent facilities.

For an informal discussion or to book a tour of the school, please contact office@willingdonprimary.co.uk  or call 01323 482619.

We would ask that you visit the school during the school day to see it in action!

If you are interested in applying for this role, please complete an application form.

Please note we do not accept CV's.

Please email your application form to the School Business Manager, Claire Maskell, at recruitment@willingdonprimary.co.uk. 

Application information is available on our school website: https://www.willingdonprimary.co.uk/Vacancies/

The closing date for applications is at noon on Wednesday 31^st January 2024 and interviews will take place in the final week of the half term.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory completion of all pre-employment requirements.