Deputy Headteacher
Ref: SCH-RCoS-0018 35 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: Leadership Pay Scale | L9 - L13The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an existing or aspiring leader to fulfil the post of Deputy Headteacher at Kingsmead School.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, ambitious and inspirational colleague to join our successful leadership team at Kingsmead School team.
This post is integral to our school and plays an important role in enhancing the opportunities for young people. This post would suit an experienced middle or senior leader who is passionate about maximising the potential of pupils and who has experience working with children with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs.
As a Deputy Head you will need to share our commitment and vision and play an integral part of the school’s strategic development. Our collection of schools is not only changing but also growing. As a result, this could lead to further progression opportunities within our schools over time as well as extensive CPD opportunities.
The successful candidate will be able to engage and enthuse all members of the school community and work cooperatively within a diverse team of professionals from across the education and wider care landscape. Our mantra “we never give up” underpins our approach to working with pupils and guides and underpins our values. This is a fundamental part of Kingsmead School vision so it is important that the successful candidate can fully embrace and embody this philosophy.
We understand that our staff team are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and cooperation with a high regard for personal and professional development. If you feel that you have the ability and drive to enable our students to reach their full potential, joining our school also offers many personal benefits including:
- A committed and passionate staff team
- A strong commitment to your continuing professional development and training opportunities
- Regular well-being support
- A supportive environment where your talents will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded.
- Potential for further career opportunities as the school and wider Collaboration of Schools grow.
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
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| Qualified Teacher Status | QTS |
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| Degree or equivalent qualification |
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Skills
| Relevant Experience | |
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| Significant experience in a senior leadership role (Assistant Headteacher or equivalent) |
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| Experience/Knowledge | |
| Experience in improving teaching and learning outcomes across a school |
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| Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
| Strong understanding of national educational policies, curriculum frameworks, and assessment practices. |
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Safeguarding Information
The Respect Collaboration of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other vetting procedures including the provision of two good references.
We may undertake an online check for shortlisted candidates.
Kingsmead School
Brighton Road
Derby
Derbyshire
DERBYSHIRE
DE24 8TE
Rachel Brewer
HR@respectschools.co.uk https://respectschools.co.uk