Deputy Headteacher

Job start date: September 2024                                                                   Salary: L2 – 6

Location:  Unsworth, Bury                                                                             Contract type: Full time

Contract term: Permanent

The Governors and Headteacher of Bury and Whitefield Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and inspirational Deputy Headteacher, who is willing to go above and beyond every day. The successful candidate will lead on curriculum, teaching and learning and assessment and will have a designated class with a 60% teaching commitment.

We are a very friendly and happy school and hold our Jewish values at the core of everything we do. We are described in the community as ‘a small school with a big heart’, placing huge value on ensuring the well-being of our children, staff and families. In March 2022, we were proud to receive a ‘good’ rating from OFSTED and this was closely followed by an excellent PIKUACH (faith) inspection.  We are looking for someone who understands the challenges of school improvement and the importance of teaching and learning to inspire the children to be the best that they can be.

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who:

·       has vision and energy to make rapid and sustainable improvements to assessment

·       has a proven record as an excellent teacher with high expectations of behaviour and achievement

·       has a love of teaching, learning and the curriculum and is committed to developing it further

·       is resilient, a team player and has a good sense of humour

·       is committed to raising standards for all pupils

·       has a commitment to fostering, developing and supporting the Jewish ethos of the school

·       has a commitment to working in a whole-school team and leads by example

·       has excellent communication skills and can work in partnership with children, parents/carers, staff, governors and outside agencies

·       will become a deputy DSL to support with the safeguarding of our children

·       lead a core subject and key stage

·       is confident with ICT

We can offer:

·       a very warm and welcoming school community

·       a school where you have the opportunity to play a key role in the growth and development of a primary school

·       a supportive environment where well-being is valued

• well-behaved, motivated, confident and happy pupils who are proud of their school

·       a commitment to developing leadership and management skills

·       a strong partnership with parents and the local community

·       a fantastic and dedicated staff team

·       a supportive governing body

Application Deadline: midday on Friday 3^rd May 2024 (please note school is closed from 19^th April – 1^st May)

Shortlisting: Tuesday 7^th May 2024

Interview, lesson observations & tasks: Thursday 9^th May 2024

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the office manager (Mrs Elfassy) to arrange a visit on 0161-766-2888.

Please return application forms to the Headteacher: Mrs M Kobak – m.kobak@bury.gov.uk

Online searches may be undertaken for shortlisted candidates.

Employees of Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from DBS.

For further information please see:   

Job description and person specification 

Application form

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