Do you want to be a part of a school where “pupils flourish”? (Ofsted October 2024.) Are you the perfect match we are looking for? If so, we are delighted to be able to offer the opportunity to join us as our new Deputy Headteacher, as together we will take the next exciting steps of our schools journey. This leadership position is open to dynamic, inspiring and outstanding leaders who have a proven track record of delivering excellent improvement and achievement. The role requires strategic thinking, an ability to lead whilst focusing on strong relational approaches.
Our school is known as a joyful place of learning. The school is a true community school with a real family ethos, where children and staff achieve their potential. We are a two form entry school serving the communities of Rodley, Bramley, and Farsley. We have a strong reputation for high expectations, an aspirational curriculum for both personal and academic achievement and exceptionally strong relationships with the whole school community. Our forest school provision and developing playground spaces are examples of our continuous drive for innovative practices to enable our children to flourish. We go the extra mile.
We would welcome applications from qualified and experienced school leaders who can demonstrate excellent teaching and learning skills, a commitment to team and collaborative working and an innovative approach to education. In addition, we expect that the successful candidate will bring to our school, a warm nurturing personality and an understanding of families and children in our community.
Our school enjoys a very strong team atmosphere and is an extremely happy place to work and learn. As Deputy Headteacher, you will bring strong leadership skills to this strategic role in our school and will add to our existing strong, experienced and effective leadership team. In return, we will offer professional development and a wealth of opportunities. As Deputy Headteacher, you will not have a regular teaching commitment and will be expected to lead across the full primary age range. We hope that this will not be your first experience of leading others in a school setting and hope that you can provide strong support in our well established leadership team.
Candidates are asked to indicate areas of interest and strength, and should share our commitment to continually improve standards across school. In particular, we hope that the successful candidate will take a lead in developing teaching staff and promoting excellence in teaching and learning.
We have high expectations of all staff and would advise all potential candidates that they should make contact with the school by email or telephone so that you are well aware of our application procedure. The school is committed to keeping children safe and will stringently follow procedures to endorse this.
Visits to the school are essential for you to feel our ethos and values. We would request that appointments are made through the school office on 0113 255 4972 or by email at office@valleyviewschool.org.uk
Please see the recruitment pack for more information about the school.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 13th March 2.00pm
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an online search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available online.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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