Deputy Headteacher

Recruiter
Oxhey Wood Primary School
Location
Watford
Salary
Competitive
Posted
20 Feb 2017
Closes
27 Feb 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Pay details: L11-L15

Start date: Sept 2017

About the role

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and innovative deputy head teacher.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Head teacher, current Deputy head teacher and an energetic senior leadership team to ensure the school becomes outstanding. The role is non-class based but will involve a teaching commitment...

Oxhey Wood Primary School is a friendly, rapidly improving school in South Oxhey. We pride ourselves on our welcoming, inclusive and supportive ethos. Staff, governors and parents are committed to providing the best possible education for our children. We believe that children should enjoy their education and learn to love learning. Our staff provide a broad and balanced curriculum that ensures our pupils are articulate, community-focused individuals, who are well prepared for the next stage of their education.

We are looking for someone who:


Is a consistently good/outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations and a proven track record of raising achievement
Has leadership experience as a senior teacher or phase leader
Is keen to undertake and lead new educational initiatives


In return we can offer you:


Opportunities for continuing professional development
Supportive colleagues, governors and parents, who welcome new initiatives and ideas A well-resourced, learning environment
Friendly, welcoming children


Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the Jenny Morley on to arrange a suitable time.

To apply please visit our website via the button below.

Interview date: 23rd March 2017

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Recruitment procedures are carried out in line with safer recruitment practices. Appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references.

Set in extensive grounds in the heart of South Oxhey, Oxhey Wood School is a larger than average community primary school. The school has undergone considerable internal and external refurbishment recently. The school has the South Oxhey Children's Centre on site and also hosts a privately run pre-school on site. Oxhey Wood works closely with families to develop good links between home and school. We celebrate success and prepare the children for their next stage of education.