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Deputy Headteacher
Due to the retirement of the longstanding Deputy Headteacher, Stanley Park Junior School is looking to appoint an ambitious Deputy Headteacher to join our successful school from September 2026.
About Stanley Park Junior School...
We are a thriving, over-subscribed, friendly and inclusive three-form Foundation Junior School in the London Borough of Sutton and were rated 'Good' in our last Ofsted in September 2023. We are a successful, caring and happy school that prides itself on a strong and stable staff team. Our school nurtures caring, confident and successful children with a 'Sense of Pride' in all they do. Governors, parents and staff work together to challenge and support children of all abilities to achieve their best. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to work in this role as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
What we are looking for someone who:
1. Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of achievement and behaviour
2. Has successful leadership experience in Key Stage 2 and the ability to inspire others
3. Believes passionately in inclusion and high expectations for every child.
4. Can think strategically, but also roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.
5. Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
6. Builds strong relationships with staff, pupils and families
7. Is reflective, resilient and always striving to improve
8. Will thrive in a collaborative and ambitious school environment.
9. Is engaged with current educational research.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
10. Model exceptional professional standards and lead by example
11. To be responsible for the leadership of the curriculum development across the school and raising standards in teaching and learning.
12. Contribute to the day-to-day leadership and running of the school.
13. Lead on raising the achievement of disadvantaged students, including pupil premium and their personal development, attendance, attainment and progress.
14. Work alongside the Headteacher and senior leaders to drive school improvement.
15. Deputise for the Headteacher when required
16. To make a significant contribution to the school’s continuing professional development programme
17. Be part of the safeguarding team
18. Committed to providing pupils with access to a wide range of extra-curricular activities
This post includes a teaching commitment of around 2.5 days
If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to take on a leadership role with real impact, we would love to hear from you. You will play a central role in shaping the direction of the school and ensuring the very highest standards for all pupils.
What we can offer you:
19. A supportive, nurturing environment where all staff work collaboratively to ensure that our children get the best possible experience whilst at our school and develop a lifelong love of learning
20. An opportunity to have a key role in a highly motivated, engaged and supportive school
21. An ambitious and highly motivated senior leadership team
22. An inclusive, nurturing culture and an ethos that recognises the contribution of every member of the school community
23. Opportunities for professional development
24. Access to employee Assistance Programme
25. An appreciative and enthusiastic wider school community, with positive parents who care about our school
26. Good public transport connections, a staff car park or free street parking
27. A commitmnet to well-being and work/life balance
28. Free eye tests and flu vaccinations
Closing date for applications is Friday 17th April at 12 noon, however we may close early if we receive enough suitable applications.
Interviews: Week beginning 20th/27th April
If working with us appeals to you and you have the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for, you are strongly encouraged to book a tour of the school by contacting the school office.
Safeguarding Statement
Stanley Park Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to reference checks, online checks, permission to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service). Stanley Park Junior School aims to be an equal opportunities employer and to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. As part of the recruitment process online checks will be carried out.