Deputy Headteacher

HET is a large, fast-paced Trust with currently 35 academies across the South Coast. Linked to 6 community-based partnerships, there are 32 primary academies, 2 secondary and 1 hospital school.

This is an exciting time to join the Leadership team and to have the opportunity to shape and develop the future of the school alongside our new Headteacher, Clare Clifford. Whilst the school has a Good Ofsted rating (October 2021), the school continues to evolve and grow to ensure that every child can reach their potential.  

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced individual to play a significant role in formulating, articulating and delivering the aims of the school alongside other members of the Leadership team. The role of Deputy Headteacher is pivotal, and one where you will have every opportunity to provide excellent leadership to a unique school community. If you are ready for a new challenge and enjoy working with an organisation where no day will be the same, then please apply.

‘All about the Child’

At HET, we aim to put the child at the centre of everything we do. We believe that by doing this, it drives our ethos and values to do the best we can for our children.

 ‘What about Sam’

Sam is the name we have given to the notional Hamwic child. By asking ourselves ‘What about Sam?’ we ensure that we put our pupils at the heart of our decision making.

JOB/PERSON SUMMARY:

The Deputy Headteacher will be responsible for:

·     Contributing to the formulation of the aims and objectives of the school

·     Establishing policies for achieving these aims and objectives

·     Managing staff and resources to that end

·     Leading curriculum entitlement and provision alongside assessment across all phases

·     Monitoring the implementation and effectiveness of the curriculum

·     Responsible for quality of teaching and learning across the Key Stage One

·     Be the Pupil Premium Champion

·     Monitoring progress towards the achievement of the school’s aims and objectives. The Deputy Headteacher will deputise in the absence of the Headteacher, as directed by the governing board. The Deputy Headteacher will also be expected to fulfil the professional responsibilities of the Headteacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD).

·     Be a leading member of the safeguarding team as DSL

·     Be a high-quality practitioner who can cover classes as required

WE ARE SEEKING A PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUAL WHO:

·        Has the highest expectations for every member of the school community 

·        Has proven experience of excellent primary practice

·        Has a relentless drive for the highest standards across all aspects of the curriculum for all pupils

·        Has the ability to operate strategically and systematically and to take calculated risk

·        Is able to lead, challenge and motivate others

·        Is committed to working with parents and the wider community

·        Has the ability to challenge underperformance

·        Has exceptional interpersonal, communication and leadership skills

 WE CAN OFFER YOU:

·        Be part of a strong team ensuring our infant school provides a quality education to all

·        An integral member of the Senior Leadership Team, working alongside the team to shape and execute the school development plan

·        Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes

·        A dedicated and hard-working staff team who are keen to continue to promote inclusive teaching

·        Families that engage with the school and are supportive of the aims for their children

·        An effective Governing Body who are proactive and work in the best interests of the children

·        The support of a large, well-established Trust with outstanding CPD and staff development opportunities

·        Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

·        Generous holiday entitlement for staff working 52 weeks per year which increases with length of service

·        Free eye tests up to the value of £25 for users of VDU equipment and contribution up to the value of £60 towards the purchase of glasses specifically for the use of display screen equipment (where all conditions are met)

·        Opportunity to become a school workplace Health and Wellbeing representative, meeting with other schools on a termly basis and feeding into the Health and Wellbeing strategy

·        Access to the Trust Health and Wellbeing pages

·        Access to a staff benefits portal

·        Free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members