Assistant Headteacher

Derwent Primary School are looking for a driven, positive and proactive leader to join our Senior Leadership team as an Assistant Head Teacher, responsible for leading our EYFS provision and a core subject. This role will have some teaching commitment but is not class based.

We are looking for someone who has a proven track record of improving academic progress at a whole school level and who demonstrates an enthusiasm and commitment to drive school improvements through their effective leadership qualities.

The successful candidate will develop engaging strategies and effectively lead a team to deliver these strategies to raise standards and to help our pupils develop a love of language and communication.

Derwent Primary School is part of an expanding multi-academy trust and this appointment comes at an exciting time when the ONE Academy Trust is fulfilling its ambitions to support a growing number of pupils' learning. This growth, together with an opportunity to join an organisation with a large, supportive and talented Senior Leadership Team, will provide excellent development and networking opportunities for the post holder.

Our vision is to create a school community where children excel, develop a love of learning and create magical memories that will last them a lifetime. We have high expectations for every child to succeed through the provision of personalised, real life learning experiences which enable them to grow into productive and valued citizens. Children will have success for today and be prepared for tomorrow.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an outstanding and experienced practitioner;



• Have a proven track record of impact on pupil outcomes with experience of developing teaching and learning;



• Be a positive role model who can inspire and motivate;



• Be passionate and committed to improving the life chances of our pupils and making a difference;



• Implement, co-ordinate, and monitor the impact of appropriate strategies, linked directly to the whole school priority areas;



• Alongside SLT, lead monitoring processes across the school to maximise pupil outcomes. This will include observations, learning walks, work analysis, pupil interviews, moderation and data analysis;



• Lead and co-ordinate the daily activities of the EYFS classes and support school leadership in the drive for improvement in line with school priorities;



• Lead on behaviour across Nursery and Reception liaising with pupils, parents and staff as well as external agencies as appropriate;



• Monitor and maintain the learning environment across EYFS, ensuring it is in line with school expectations;



• Undertake the role and responsibilities of 'appraiser', leading the professional development of staff;



• Be an integral part of the senior leadership team who is committed to achieving the school's vision.


We are able to offer you:


• The opportunity to join a positive, supportive and forward-thinking team;



• Outstanding professional development opportunities led by our dynamic senior leadership team in partnership with the Trust;



• Excellent bespoke career development with the opportunity to shape the school's future;



• Enthusiastic, polite and well-mannered pupils;



• An excellent staff assistance programme with access to wellbeing and health initiatives, including counselling and physiotherapy.