Deputy Head of School

3 weeks ago


Dorchester, United Kingdom Dorset Council Full time

**About The Role**:
**Deputy Head of School at Dorchester Middle School**

**Salary Group 4: (L8 - 12); £56,082 - £61,882**

**Start date: 1**st** September 2024**

This is an opportunity to take an active role in supporting Dorchester Middle School to the next stage on its exciting school improvement journey, working within a thriving and successful MAT.

The Wessex MAT is made up of a family of 12 schools based in West Dorset. We cover the full age range from nursery through to post-16 and we are fiercely inclusive. Although we work together closely and collaboratively we do not believe in cloning schools or working to a formula. Schools retain a unique position in their local community pursuing common values and aspirations. We encourage innovation and we want staff to feel confident about testing boundaries. That is the route towards great schools for all.

Our mantra is ‘learning is everything’. What goes on in the classroom is the most important part of our work and everyone who works for Wessex MAT, in whatever role or capacity, contributes towards that vision. That is why we put so much time and effort into continuous professional development. Everyone is expected to be involved in some form of learning or development, which may or may not lead to formal qualifications.

We are ambitious to become both an educator and employer of choice. Therefore, we work hard to create the best possible working conditions where staff feel supported and valued. Richard Branson said that we should, ‘train people well enough so they can leave for any job they want, but treat them well enough so they don’t want to’. That resonates with our own philosophy.

Dorchester Middle School is located on a green field site in the centre of the county town. It is at the heart of the community, making the most of the surrounding environment., catering for the full range of children aged between 9-13 including a physical disability base.

The school has a strong history and tradition and we are looking for someone with a positive and confident outlook who can help us to build on that legacy and establish the school as a driving force within the MAT.

**Further Information**:
The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.

The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

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