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Deputy Headteacher - Wyken Croft Primary School

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

What is the job role?

Governors wish to appoint a permanent deputy headteacher to work in partnership with the headteacher and current leadership team.

You will:

  • Be passionate about learning and be able to demonstrate outstanding teaching leadership and management skills.
  • Be an outstanding classroom practitioner and have a clear vision for further development of the curriculum.
  • Have a deep understanding of the needs of different children and be passionate about providing the very best for all children in our school.
  • Have a clear understanding of Safeguarding and the role of a senior leader in this process.
  • Play a role in organisation and school policy development.
  • Have the personality, drive and energy to motivate and support everyone within our learning community.

Any offer of employment to the above post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Who are we looking for?

We are:

  • A large primary school with the heart of a small school where everyone matters, every day.
  • Able to provide tailored Induction and on-going CPD
  • A supportive and welcoming school where children are excited to learn
  • Looking for a leader who is keen to join our experienced leadership team at an exciting time

Specific Roles and Responsibilities will be agreed with the successful candidate; however this will include an aspect of significant whole school development and priority. There will also be oversight of KS1 or KS2.

Applications to Mrs G Franklin, Headteacher

Wyken Croft Primary School, Wyken, Coventry CV2 3AA – email: info@wykencroft.coventry.sch.uk

Closing Date : 3rd May 2023 

Interview date: 16th May 2023 

We welcome visits from prospective candidates. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

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.

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