THE DOVE-SHELL FEDERATION: DEPUTY HEADTEACHER
Ref: DH/OL-26947
Employer: The Dove-Shell Federation
Location: St Thomas’ Moorside CE (VA) Primary School, Coleridge Road, Sholver, Oldham OL1 4RL.
Federative Contract.
Salary: Leadership 8-12. Scale Point negotiable based on experience
Working Pattern: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing date: Thursday 2nd May 2019
Job Type: Teaching. Education School based
Interview Date: Teaching observations 7th or 8th May, Interview Thursday 9th May 2019
Are you an inspirational and highly organised Senior Leader or current Deputy looking for your next challenge?
The Dove-Shell Federation currently comprises two single form entry primary schools; St Thomas’ Moorside CE (VA) Primary School and East Crompton St James’ CE (VA) Primary School.
The Governors are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to work collaboratively with the Executive Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Governors to lead a core subject or SDP development area across the two Federation schools.
The ideal candidate will be an outstanding practitioner who values high quality education for all. You will have proven leadership and management skills, with experience in leading and co-ordinating effective and innovative practice, including quality assurance and contributions to School Development Planning.
This post provides the opportunity:
- To work with children with a thirst for learning.
- To work with supportive, talented and committed colleagues across two schools.
- To develop the skills of Deputy Headship with the support of an experienced Deputy from within the Federation and of our Executive Headteacher.
- To work in a dynamic and energetic environment focused on delivering our vision and ethos
- To work in a school culture where learning, enquiry and dialogue are integral to leadership at all levels.
- To help shape our future and develop and influence provision across the federation.
- To be engaged in regular leadership coaching.
- To undertake a key role in determining the best possible outcomes for our pupils.
Please note that the start date for this role is September 2019 and Deputy Headteacher pay and conditions apply.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.
The application pack includes a job description and person specification. We welcome applications from suitably qualified applicants.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to demonstrate their teaching practice in their current schools on either 7th or 8th May. Candidates will be contacted on Friday 3rd May to arrange this. Interviews will take place on 9th May.
To apply: Please download the application pack and return your completed application form with covering letter to;
St Thomas Moorside School
Coleridge Road
Sholver
Oldham OL1 4RL
info@st-thomas-moorside.oldham.sch.uk
Job Pack.pdf
Application Form.doc
Oldham Right to Work in UK.doc