Deputy Headteacher

Bradfield School
Kirk Edge Road, Worrall, Sheffield, S35 0AE
Telephone: 0114 286 3861
Website: www.bradfieldschool.net

Headteacher: Dr Ian Gilbert

Mixed 11-18 Comprehensive
Group 6 NOR: 1070

Bradfield School is an 11-18 fully inclusive school situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park on the northwest side of Sheffield. We wish to appoint an outstanding individual, someone who is able to inspire and motivate both colleagues and students, and who can provide support, appropriate challenge, and leadership for the Pastoral team. We seek not only an outstanding classroom practitioner, but also someone who has the experience to handle this challenging position with imagination, inspiration and integrity.

The Deputy Headteacher plays a pivotal role in shaping school life and will require the ability to actively manage complex situations, and provide a strong lead on pastoral intervention strategies.  They will be a calm, positive and aspirational leader and a role model to all. This is a tremendous opportunity for a professional who places children at the heart of their practice to prepare for future advancement. This position is excellent preparation for Headship.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a belief in the worth and potential of every student.
• Evidence strong and strategic leadership and management skills.
• Be a strategic thinker who will inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential.
• Have a proven ability to lead and manage change.
• Evidence experience of effective behaviour management and pastoral strategies.
• Have a strong record of raising achievement.
• Have outstanding communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Demonstrate experience of enhancing school ethos, student behaviour and attendance.

The key features of the school are:

• A burning desire for further school improvement.
• Wonderful, polite and well-behaved students.
• Extremely committed staff.

We can offer you:

• Rewarding professional opportunities.
• A chance to share in developing a school on a journey from RI to good and beyond.
• Excellent leadership development.

Interested candidates should call Dr Ian Gilbert, Headteacher, on 0114 286 3861 for an informal discussion about the role.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Mrs A Gray (Headteacher’s PA) on 0114 286 3861 or by emailing agray@bradfield.sheffield.sch.uk.

Completed application forms, and any queries about the recruitment process, should be addressed to Scott Glover at scott@gloverrecruitment.co.uk or by phoning 07766 773682.

Bradfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure & Barring Service. Please take the time to read the safeguarding policy on our website.

Deadline for applications: 5.00pm Friday 9th February 2018
Assessment centre and interviews: Monday 26th February 2018