Deputy Headteacher - Stoke Heath Primary School
What is the job role?
WE ARE STOKE HEATH! Our community supports and grows together. We celebrate our diversity and promote equality. We are learners who are inclusive, honest and respectful.
What is the job role?
The Governors of Stoke Heath Primary School are thrilled to offer the position of Deputy Head Teacher to an experienced, forward thinking leader with a passion for education, children and communities.
We promote challenge through a bespoke Stoke Heath Curriculum with children at the centre of all we do. We serve a diverse community with approximately 40% Pupil Premium, over 50 languages are spoken and 24% of our children have a SEND need. We use a trauma informed practice approach to our day-to-day practice ensuring that school is a safe space for children to learn.
As Deputy Headteacher you will join us at an exciting point in our improvement journey as we continue to develop our teaching and learning, ensuring the best outcomes for our children.
Life at Stoke Heath is fast paced and challenging but knowing you are making a difference is so rewarding.
Who are we looking for?
You will be:
• A highly motivated and inspirational leader with a successful leadership record, who is able to motivate, lead, support and challenge;
• excellent communicative and inter-personal skills, a sense of humour is a must; and
• committed to maximising pupil progress through the setting of high standards and by promoting effective teaching and learning.
In return, we can offer you:
• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking school, that works tirelessly to support the outcomes of our children, families and staff;
• A vibrant, oversubscribed, nurturing school with a real sense of community at its heart;
• A school that is committed to the wellbeing and work life balance of staff; and
• A school that is committed to the professional development of staff.
We strongly recommend a visit to the school. Visits will also be available during the Easter break. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on email admin@stokeheath.coventry.sch.uk .
Within your application please specify:-
• Your leadership experience to date that makes you a good candidate for the role.
• Outline two change projects that you have led and the impact this had on the stakeholders at the school.
Please download the application pack and return completed direct to the school – admin@stokeheath.coventry.sch.uk
Closing date: 12.00pm on Friday 28th April 2023
Interview date: TBC
This School 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 need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and any offer is subject to references.
Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
Coventry City Council
