Deputy Headteacher
Job Start Date: 1st September 2024
Crown Meadow First School and Nursery is a happy, nurturing and caring school that provides the highest quality education for children from 2 to 9 years in a fantastic purpose built building, which we share with Alvechurch Library and Alvechurch Middle School. In the time children are part of our school, we make sure they are provided with a range of exciting learning opportunities that engage and challenge them as they move throughout the school.
The Headteacher and Governors are seeking to appoint an individual with real commitment and drive, together with a proven track record of raising standards, to lead on the curriculum and development across the school. The successful candidate must be an excellent practitioner, able to lead by example and inspire others, whilst providing challenge, rigour and strategic direction in line with the National Curriculum and the school development. This is a key role in the leadership of Crown Meadow and we are looking for someone with passion, drive, kindness and a relentless approach to school improvement, ensuring that all pupils receive the best possible education in a secure and safe environment. In addition, we want someone who quickly and effectively builds positive relationships with pupils, parents and other staff members.
We are looking for someone who:
* Has the vision and drive to continue to improve standards
* Is an excellent classroom practitioner who thrives on improving their own practice
* Has the aspiration to develop their leadership skills, understanding the strategic part of school improvement and priorities
* Is passionate that every child achieves their full potential, regardless of their barriers
* Is an approachable, warm, inspirational and creative team player who leads by example, shares great practice to further develop staff
* Has a passion for improving teacher’s practice through mentoring and coaching and believes all teachers can improve
* Has an excellent understanding of inclusive practice and how best to support a wide range of needs
* Understands and is enthusiastic about the role research can play in improving teaching and learning in education
* Is enthusiastic and willing to work collaboratively with other leaders, schools and agencies and sees the huge benefits of joint working
* Is committed to the care, protection and safeguarding of children and young people
* Is organised, enthusiastic, positive, friendly and pro-active!
In return we can offer:
* A school that is continually reflecting on workload and wellbeing
* A caring and inclusive school with supportive and dedicated colleagues
* The opportunity to teach children who are aspirational and want to learn
* A Nursery full of kind, caring children who are eager to learn and develop
* A community school nestled in the heart of a village.
We have a dedicated and hardworking team of staff and are looking for someone to join our team.
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and tours of the school will be held on:
* Wednesday 17th April at 9.15am
* Wednesday 24th April at 4.30pm
As you will appreciate numbers will be limited so please make sure you book your tour in advance by emailing Miss Anita Heath, Headteachers PA on, aheath@crownmeadow.worcs.sch.uk.
Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 7th May during the afternoon.
Interviews will take place w/c 13th May.
Crown Meadow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. For all candidates selected for interview, an online check will also be completed.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
An application form and further details are available from our school website www.crownmeadow.worcs.sch.uk or by contacting Anita Heath, PA/Office Manager at aheath@crownmeadow.worcs.sch.uk
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