Deputy Headteacher

Education - School

School Leadership Teaching

St Andrew's Methodist Primary, Little Hulton

St Andrew’s Methodist Primary School

Prescott Street

Little Hulton

Salford

M28 0ZA

Phone: 0161 790 3194

Headteacher: Mrs Anne Barker

Email: standrewsmethodist.primaryschool@salford.gov.uk

Deputy Headteacher

Salary: Leadership L10-14

Contract: Permanent Contract

Working Hours: Full Time, 32.5 hours

Closing Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024 at 12:00 noon

Shortlisting: 15th May 2024

Lesson observations 20th and 21st May 2024

Interview Date: 22nd May 2024

Required from September 2024

The Governors of St Andrew’s Methodist Primary School are seeking to appoint a creative and enthusiastic deputy headteacher, who will work alongside the headteacher to maintain and build upon the school’s high standards and success. This is a unique opportunity to join our very special school (judged ‘outstanding’ by OFSTED).

The deputy will initially have a part time teaching commitment in Key Stage 2 and will lead development of the curriculum and assessment.

We require a deputy headteacher who:

Has a proven track record of strong leadership
Will support and promote our Christian vision and values
Is an outstanding classroom teacher
Is an excellent communicator who values a teamwork approach
Has high standards and expectations in all areas of school life
Can continue to meet the high standards achieved by the school and is committed to continuous improvement
Can offer excellent pastoral care to all
Will act as curriculum and assessment lead
Has the ability to form excellent partnerships and relationships within our school family and wider community

In return we can offer as school with:

A caring, Christian environment where all are valued
Experienced and highly skilled staff
Well behaved, happy pupils and supportive parents
Friendly and committed staff and governors
A commitment to the wellbeing of pupils and staff
A commitment to the professional development of all staff

St Andrew’s Methodist Primary School educates 240 children and has a 30 place full-time Nursery. St Andrew’s is a heavily over-subscribed school. It is a vibrant, happy place, driven by our shared Christian ethos and values. We have a long history of high standards and performance. More importantly our school has a family feel where every member is loved, cared for and challenged as the unique individual they are. Our staff are of the highest calibre and are dedicated to providing the very best learning and development opportunities for our children.

We have a beautiful school building which has spacious indoor learning areas and a wonderful, well developed outdoor environment. Our children are friendly, well-mannered and love to learn! Our school vision, ‘Striving for excellence- together as one with God,’ reflects the close relationships we value between school, home and the local, national and global communities.

Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the school prior to application. To make an appointment please contact the school office on 0161 7903194.

Job Description.pdf

Person Specification.pdf

Letter to Applicants.pdf

St Andrew’s Methodist 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 a fully enhanced DBS disclosure. References will be called for prior to interview, in accordance with safer recruitment guidelines.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

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Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We understand how hard it can be to combine caring for a loved one with work so we aim to provide support and flexibility to balance family and caring responsibilities with work https://greater.jobs/content/9189/diversity-and-inclusion

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We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel by way of a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Our application forms ask you to indicate if you meet any of the criteria within this scheme, and so to find out more and if you qualify please visit:Greater Manchester Guaranteed Assessment Scheme | greater jobs

salary from

£58,959

contract

permanent

working hours

full time

application deadline

12 00 pm

14th May 2024

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