Deputy Headteacher

The Role

Multi Academy Trust: St Christopher's

Deputy Headteacher

Place of work: Ladysmith Infant School, Exeter

Salary: L2-L5

Job term: Permanent

Appointment type: Full time,

Start date: Role to commence ideally January 2025 but for the right candidate a later start maybe considered.

Closing date: 9am Monday 21^st October 2024

Interviews: Friday 25^th October 2024

Deputy Headteacher

Is being part of the leadership team of an Infant and Nursery school your dream job?

 We are looking for a deputy headteacher who has a passion for early years education and an excellent understanding of how young children learn. You will be committed to working with the head teacher and Trust to enable Ladysmith Infant and Nursery school to become a centre of excellence for in early education for the Trust and beyond; a place where learning is magical and irresistible!

You will

·       Have bundles of passion and enthusiasm a ‘can do’ attitude

·       Have high expectations and be adapt at removing barriers to learning for children whatever their starting point.

·       Be able to model great teaching, coach, support and challenge colleagues to be the best they can be.

In return 

·       You will be able to access unrivalled professional development and work with other likeminded colleagues and senior leaders

·       Be supported to develop and achieve your career aspirations whatever they are.

·       You will be part of a network of 4 other Trust schools in the city of Exeter and not be alone in your leadership journey and be part of the wider Trust family of 21 schools spanning Exeter, Torbay and Plymouth.

·       Work for a Trust where well-being and workload and taken seriously

This is an exciting time for Ladysmith Federation having recently joined St Christopher’s Trust.

Visits to the school are encouraged; please contact the school on 01392 271596 if you wish to make arrangements.

Applications should be submitted online by 9am Monday 21^st October 2024

Interviews are scheduled for Friday 25^th October 2024. Successfully shortlisted candidates might be observed teaching in their own school/class.

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

Our commitment to EDI

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless

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