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We are seeking an inspiring and committed Acting Deputy Head to join our leadership team within the Mosaic Partnership Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a successful and outstanding teacher who is passionate about driving school improvement and working collaboratively across a forward-thinking Trust. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the school, working closely with Executive Headteacher and Trust leaders and colleagues to share best practice, enhance teaching and learning, and ensure high standards for all pupils. You will be a confident communicator, an effective team leader, and a strong advocate for inclusive, ambitious education, with the ability to inspire staff and contribute to a culture of continuous professional development. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact, helping to move the school forward as part of a supportive and aspirational Trust network.
Job overview
You’ll have a clear and compelling vision and a strong belief in the importance of education, supporting the Headteacher alongside SLT in active leadership duties to direct the school’s wider mission. You’ll enable learners to become ambitious, capable and well-rounded citizens with the successful application of assessment, data and feedback.
This is temporary position; job shares may be considered to cover the role.
Salary will be on the Leadership Scale: Point 5 – 9, £57,137-£63,070 per annum (pro-rata) – salary within this pay range only, to be agreed at interview.
Job requirements
•Qualified Teacher Status and a proven track record of leadership success and achievement at middle-management level or higher
•Key, up-to-date knowledge of curriculum/assessment requirements and developments across the whole school
•Excellent interpersonal and communicative skills with both staff and students
•Effective provision of teaching, learning and assessment strategies
•Ability to utilise data to monitor and sustain whole-school attainment and progress
Main areas of responsibility
•Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
•Deputising in the absence of the Headteacher
•Teaching and Learning
•Whole School Assessment
•Administrative Tasks (dates, displays, co-ordination of rotas, newsletters etc)
As a leader within St Stephen's Church of England Primary School, you’ll be joining a dedicated and ambitious culture, with many opportunities to reinforce and build upon your professional development, and will be an active part of a transparent, accountable and responsible leadership team that prioritises excellent teaching and direction in all areas for the benefit of learners and staff alike.
Interviews will take place on Friday 24th April in the morning.
Closing date: Thursday 2nd April
Safeguarding Statement
St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.