Deputy Headteacher

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

GROUP 3, L12-L16

The governors of Sandycroft CP School are seeking to appoint a new deputy headteacher to their team following the promotion of the current deputy, to the position of headteacher of the school. The school prides itself on being a learning organisation where all pupils and staff are encouraged to challenge themselves to constantly learn and develop. This is done in a high challenge, low threat culture, where pupil and staff wellbeing are of paramount importance. The relationships we have with our pupils, parents, staff and wider community are excellent and have been built up over many years; the new deputy will be critical to maintaining this.

This is a fabulous opportunity for the new deputy to work in a true and open partnership with the headteacher. The headteacher and deputy headteacher will work closely to drive school further forward This is a great opportunity to prepare for headship.

The school is a happy, caring and lovely place to work and our staff are an incredibly supportive team. We encourage all staff to take risks, lead on initiatives and know they have the full support and guidance from the School Leadership Team (SLT).

We are a highly successful school that is looking to improve further at every opportunity and give the children in our care the best possible opportunities in the future. We recommend that you read our last 2 inspection reports and visit the school for an individual tour by the headteacher before you apply. It is important that you can see yourself working in our school before you apply. The selection process is very important to us as a school and therefore will be robust yet supportive.

We welcome applications from candidates working both in the Welsh, English and other education systems. The ability to lead, inspire and understand education is the key attributes we are looking for.

Please read application information pack carefully before applying.

We are looking for an individual who:

· Is inspired by primary education, who loves teaching, is kind, caring and driven to do the very best for the pupils, parents and staff in our school.

· Can demonstrate a willingness and ability to promote and develop the school's distinctive diverse and happy culture of learning.

· Is an exemplary classroom practitioner who inspires and leads children and staff to take risks and believes that everyone can excel.

· Has excellent understanding of the Curriculum for Wales and its implementation.

· Will take a lead role in maintaining and developing the high standards that currently exist throughout the school.

· Has the enthusiasm, energy and ability to inspire, motivate, challenge and support others at all stages of their professional development.

· Is a strong team leader with effective interpersonal skills, who can work closely with our highly effective SLT.

· Has excellent communication skills to work in partnership with children, parents/carers, staff, governors and the local and wider community.

· Is committed to their own personal development, will already be an Estyn Peer inspector or keen to develop into this role.

· Understands how to generate income for school such as leading a Community Interest Company (CIC), successfully gaining grants or through leading training.

What we can offer you:

· The opportunity to learn and grow in a high challenge, low threat culture, where taking risks and learning from mistakes are celebrated.

· A highly supportive school community.

· A successful and forward thinking school, that values and supports innovation.

· Extensive and beautiful grounds and a well-resourced school that have benefited from many years of continual investment.

· The opportunity to work closely with the newly appointed headteacher to develop all the skills to be a successful headteacher in the future.

· The commitment that your drive and enthusiasm for professional development will be highly valued and supported.

· A committed and experienced SLT and highly supportive staff and governors.

· An opportunity to lead a focused team of practitioners and support staff who are committed to ensuring that every child achieves their full potential.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. Applicants should note that a criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be necessary for the successful applicant.

Safeguarding and Recruitment:

Sandycroft CP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments will be subject to:

• An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check



• Receipt of 2 references, including your suitability to work with children



• Checks of professional status (QTS, EWC)


Your personal information will be collected for the purposes of recruitment for this post only and will not be used for any other purpose. We will hold your data securely for the required amount of time outlined in our data retention schedule, 6 months from the closing date below.

Due to the volume of applications we may receive, we may not be able to contact each applicant individually. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, you can take it you have not been successful on this occasion but we thank you for your application.

About the role -

Group 3 School: Current NOR : 364

The post will not have a class teaching responsibility but will be teaching 0.4 across the school in order to deliver our curriculum. This teaching commitment may increase or decrease depending on the budget situation.

Required for January 2025 or sooner.

We strongly encourage you to visit school before applying. Appointments can be made by contacting the school office on .

The recruitment timeline is as follows:

Closing date for applications - Friday 14th June 2024 9.00am

Stage 1 - Shortlisting - Monday 17th June 2024

Stage 2 - Lesson observations - Monday 24th June 2024 - Friday 5th July 2024

Stage 3 - Task days (at Sandycroft School) Monday 8th July & Tuesday 9th July 2024

Stage 4 - Interviews - Thursday 11th July 2024

We welcome applications from candidates working both in the Welsh, English and other education systems. The ability to lead, inspire and understand education is the key attributes we are looking for., · Is inspired by primary education, who loves teaching, is kind, caring and driven to do the very best for the pupils, parents and staff in our school.

· Can demonstrate a willingness and ability to promote and develop the school's distinctive diverse and happy culture of learning.

· Is an exemplary classroom practitioner who inspires and leads children and staff to take risks and believes that everyone can excel.

· Has excellent understanding of the Curriculum for Wales and its implementation.

· Will take a lead role in maintaining and developing the high standards that currently exist throughout the school.

· Has the enthusiasm, energy and ability to inspire, motivate, challenge and support others at all stages of their professional development.

· Is a strong team leader with effective interpersonal skills, who can work closely with our highly effective SLT.

· Has excellent communication skills to work in partnership with children, parents/carers, staff, governors and the local and wider community.

· Is committed to their own personal development, will already be an Estyn Peer inspector or keen to develop into this role.

· Understands how to generate income for school such as leading a Community Interest Company (CIC), successfully gaining grants or through leading training.

What we can offer you:

· The opportunity to learn and grow in a high challenge, low threat culture, where taking risks and learning from mistakes are celebrated.

· A highly supportive school community.

· A successful and forward thinking school, that values and supports innovation.

· Extensive and beautiful grounds and a well-resourced school that have benefited from many years of continual investment.

· The opportunity to work closely with the newly appointed headteacher to develop all the skills to be a successful headteacher in the future.

· The commitment that your drive and enthusiasm for professional development will be highly valued and supported.

· A committed and experienced SLT and highly supportive staff and governors.

· An opportunity to lead a focused team of practitioners and support staff who are committed to ensuring that every child achieves their full potential.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. Applicants should note that a criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be necessary for the successful applicant.,
• An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check



• Receipt of 2 references, including your suitability to work with children



• Checks of professional status (QTS, EWC)