Deputy Headteacher
Ponteland Primary School, Northumberland, NE20 9EGThis job expired on 10 May 2024
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
10 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L8 - L12
What skills and experience we're looking for
Required from September 2024
Following the promotion of the current postholder to Headteacher, the Academy Committee at Ponteland Primary School are looking to appoint an inspirational Deputy Headteacher; someone who shares the vision and ethos of Pele Trust and is committed to continuing our journey towards excellence.
This is a unique opportunity to join the leadership team in one of our flagship schools. First and foremost, you will be an exceptional teacher with a commitment to ensuring progress and attainment for all pupils.
We are seeking someone who will set the highest of expectations and who has a creative and forward-thinking approach to teaching and leadership in an educational setting.
The ideal candidate is someone who will set the highest of expectations and be a key contributor to our school’s culture of continuous improvement in order to achieve the best educational experience and outcomes for pupils. As Deputy Headteacher you will also be responsible for supporting curriculum development, monitoring and developing attendance and developing trainee teachers. The Deputy Headteacher will also be required to act as Deputy DSL.
If this sounds like the right job at the right time for you, then please consider the information in the attached recruitment pack and submit your application form and accompanying letter (strictly no more than two sides of A4) by the deadline date of Friday 10 May 2024 by 12:00 midday.
Prospective candidates may visit the school by appointment only on the following dates.
1. Monday 29 April at 2.00 pm
2. Wednesday 1 May at 9.30 am
3. Friday 3 May at 9.45 am
To book an appointment please contact the school via email at admin@ppschool.uk
As part of our selection process we would like to observe selected candidates teaching in their own schools on a mutually convenient date during week commencing 13 May.
For an informal conversation with the Headteacher, Claire Johnson, please contact her via email at claire.johnson@ppschool.uk
The closing date for this job is Friday 10 May at 12.00 midday.
What the school offers its staff
- The opportunity to join a well-established school and supportive Trust
- An experienced and well-informed CEO
- Being part of a team of Trust school leaders who are like-minded professionals with common goals and aspirations for their schools
- Support for your ongoing professional development
- A supportive school environment where the best people will flourish and grow
- An opportunity to build on the very strong foundations currently in place
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ponteland Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 474 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Ponteland Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- claire.johnson@ppschool.uk
- Phone number
- 01661822103
Ponteland Primary School is an over-subscribed 2 form entry primary school at the heart of Ponteland, Northumberland.
The Academy Committee’s aims and aspirations for pupils is reflected in the school’s values; we want our pupils to be confident, resilient, independent and inquisitive learners who develop an understanding of the world - past, present and future. We want them to be well equipped to take their place in society and make an active contribution.
Secure foundations have been laid for Ponteland Primary School to become a truly outstanding school and we are looking to appoint a leader who will continue to drive the school to reach its full potential. This really is an exciting time for Ponteland Primary.
Please come and see our school in action as this is the best way to experience what a fantastic school we have and how we focus on an excellent education for all our children.
Arranging a visit to Ponteland Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email claire.johnson@ppschool.uk.
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