The Harrowby Church of England Primary School · Grantham, East Midlands
The Role
Being
a Deputy Headteacher in small primary school is a unique and dynamic
opportunity. As an
enthusiastic, compassionate and skilled teacher‑leader, you will be making
meaningful impact in a close‑knit school community. We are seeking a Teaching Deputy Headteacher
with extensive Key Stage 2 experience to join our warm and welcoming primary school. This is a unique opportunity
to combine high‑quality classroom practice with strategic leadership in a
nurturing and supportive environment. Y ou
will teach your own class, model excellent practice and fostering a love of
learning. You will also be required to be the leader in charge for one day a
week in the Headteacher’s absence, ensuring continuity, and high standards
across the school. This
is a great opportunity to play a core role in shaping our school vision,
driving improvement and supporting colleagues. You
will contribute to safeguarding, behaviour, curriculum development and the
wider leadership of the school.
You will
be a visible,
positive presence for children, staff and families. There
is the opportunity to take part in our Trust leadership development programme,
as well the board CPD offer that the Trust provide.
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Job Description To be a member of the Senior Leadership
Team. To support the development and
implementation of rich curriculum that has breadth, depth and balance whilst taking
into account
the local school context. To
secure high quality teaching and learning that allows pupils to build their
knowledge and to apply that knowledge as skills. Develop
systems to measure outcomes that pupils achieve because of teaching and
learning, ensuring they are fully implemented across the academy. Support
the development of an ethos of integrity, compassion and excellence throughout
the Academy and community which it serves in order to value self-esteem alongside respect for
others. To
maintain high morale and set an example of professionalism, high quality
performance and leadership. Develop
in all pupils the skills, attitudes and stamina required for life-long learning
and success in a rapidly changing world. Enhance
opportunities through partnerships between parents / carers, pupils, staff,
other trust schools and the local community to maximise the benefits of being a Trust school. Support
the distinctively Christian ethos of the Academy and build on these
foundations. Key
Priorities Make a significant contribution to the
continued development and success
of the Academy. Support the Headteacher in the leading of
Teaching and Learning to ensure learners achieve the best possible results
academically and with
regard to the
school values. Alongside the SLT, ensure that the
strengths of the school and the improvements in standards are well understood
in the local community. Key Tasks and Responsibilities Work alongsi