Job Title: Deputy Headteacher
Pay Rate: Paid to scale.
Location: Dudley
Job Type: Full Time
Hours: 8:30am to 3:30pm
Contact: Alexandra Beddow at Smart Education
Experienced Deputy Headteacher Wanted!
Are you an experienced and dedicated Deputy Headteacher seeking an exciting new opportunity? Look no further!
We are thrilled to invite applications for the position of Deputy Headteacher at our wonderful primary school located in Dudley. Starting in September 2024, this full-time role offers the chance to become an integral part of our supportive team, dedicated to the continuous improvement and development of our school community. If you are passionate about making a positive impact, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are committed to excellence in education, we want to hear from you!
Contact Alexandra at Smart Education for more information!
Benefits of working as a Deputy Headteacher with Smart Education:
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on the educational journey and overall development of young children, shaping their futures.
- Platform for leadership development, allowing influence on school-wide initiatives and contribution to strategic planning.
- Part of a supportive and collaborative school community, working alongside passionate educators and staff.
- Ongoing opportunities for professional development and career advancement, ensuring continuous growth and excellence.
- Rewarding work-life balance, with the chance to build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and the wider community, making a tangible difference every day.
Brief Overview of the role
We are seeking a highly experienced Deputy Headteacher to join our team, bringing a comprehensive understanding of the national curriculum and the ability to teach across a range of year groups. The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher who inspires pupils to become effective, independent learners. They will excel in planning lessons, implementing strategies to raise attainment, and monitoring and evaluating pupil progress and attainment data to identify trends and take appropriate action to raise standards.
With significant senior leadership and management experience, the ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of whole school issues and have a proven track record in planning for change, development, and improvement. They will be adept at conducting staff inductions, mentoring, and performance management, and will demonstrate collaborative working skills, particularly with other schools. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as the candidate must be able to motivate, promote good relationships, and effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
Key attributes include the potential for creative and innovative leadership, effective time management and prioritization, and the ability to manage, organize, and motivate all staff with diplomacy, sensitivity, and good humour. The candidate must be able to listen, reflect, and communicate effectively, work well in a team, and display enthusiasm, energy, and commitment. Integrity, confidentiality, the ability to remain calm under pressure, adaptability to change, and resilience in challenging situations are also crucial for this role.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will be a visible and credible leader, adapt at thriving under pressure in a fast-paced environment. They will fully embrace and embody the vision, values, and ethos of our trust, inspiring and empowering others to do the same. With a proven track record of leading successful initiatives across a school, they will drive remarkable outcomes for students both in the classroom and throughout school life. The role demands exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, fostering collaboration and guiding the school through its next developmental phase within our growing and thriving trust. We are looking for someone who is highly visible, possesses a creative and positive mindset, and is passionately committed to providing opportunities for all children to flourish. The successful candidate will be a strong and innovative leader, skilled in coaching, supporting, and challenging staff to achieve excellence.
Qualifications & Experience
- An Honours degree
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Evidence of further professional development and a willingness to undertake additional training
- Excellent organizational skills
- A proven track record of successful senior leadership
- Either possessing an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the update service or being willing to obtain one.
- Understanding of and experience with Safeguarding practices.
Contact Alexandra at Smart Education for more information!
About Smart Education
SMART Education recruits into Teaching Jobs in Birmingham and across the West Midlands, and into Home Tutor jobs across the UK.