Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

Pay: L4 -L11

Start Date: Jan 2018

Due to the promotion of the current post holder we are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher and aspiring leader to the position of Deputy Head Teacher.

We are seeking someone who has significant responsibilities and experience in their current school and has a clear understanding of the primary curriculum and assessment with out levels.

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• Can think and plan strategically and innovatively.
• Will respect our children and have an ambitious standard for their education.
• Is committed to continue our strong climate of safeguarding.
• Is creative, inspirational and resourceful.
• Has a strong commitment to ensuring equality and celebrating diversity, within a positive Christian ethos.
• Understands and will actively promote the School Values.
• Will provide an outstanding role model for pupils and staff.
• Enjoys teaching and having fun.
• Is approachable and open in communicating with parents, effectively engaging them in supporting the school.
• Is able to demonstrate successful impact in their own school.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on . If you are currently teaching early or late appointments can be organised.

St Mark's CE Primary 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 post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA barred list for children.

Closing Date: 17/09/2017 at 23:00

Interviews: 25th/26th September

Information about the school

St. Marks CEP School is a friendly and caring school set in large grounds on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells. We are an expanding school, taking in an additional class each year until the school becomes two form entry throughout. We currently have two forms in EYFS, KS1 and year 3 and 4. The continued increase in numbers mean that there are lots of opportunities for staff cpd and new key stage, leadership and subject leader roles will become available in the future.

An extensive building and refurbishment programme was completed in July 2015, providing superb new facilities for the children. We have also just had an outdoor classroom built kindly funded by the PTA.

The Good Ofsted we received in February 2017 highlighted the strength of the management team, governors and staff and the good behaviour and attitudes of the pupils towards their learning. We have strong links with our local church and a strong Christian ethos; we were judged to be outstanding in all areas, and over all in our SIAMS inspection (Oct 2014).

The school supports the childrens development outside the classroom by running a broad range of clubs and after school activities and competing in local sports events. We have a breakfast club in the morning and an arrangement with Play Place, Rusthall for after school care.

We are extremely proud of our school and excited about it's continuing development.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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