Deputy Headteacher

Hours of work: Full-time teachers hours
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Tuesday 30 April 2024

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

The governors of Rocks Park Primary School are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is an excellent opportunity to join an enthusiastic, experienced and passionate team.

We are looking for someone who is inspirational, dedicated and energetic with the ability to inspire colleagues and children to achieve their very best. We are a one form entry primary school, situated in extensive, beautiful, leafy grounds in Uckfield. We were judged 'Good' by Ofsted in September 2023 with end of Key Stage results above national average in all subjects.

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who is: 

An outstanding teacher, able to model and inspire excellence throughout the school community and work collaboratively with the headteacher, senior leadership team, staff and governing body. A clear, strategic leader who supports and promotes our supportive, yet structured, working environment. Evidence of sustaining and improving academic standards and achievement. An innovative and strategic thinker with the commitment, drive and ability to add value to our leadership team. An excellent communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills. An individual who is able to work collaboratively with all stakeholders A dedicated and committed individual who has high expectations of themselves, the staff and the pupils.

We can offer:

Delightful pupils in a local community A supportive working environment A caring and inclusive ethos Calm and purposeful learning environments An opportunity to thrive professionally as we are committed to professional development Participation in networks as part of the Uckfield Town Schools' Alliance and other partnerships A supportive team of staff and Governors An opportunity to be innovative and inspirational in your role A forward-thinking school, and one which is outward facing, making relevant links to benefit our pupils and staff professional development

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