Deputy Head of School

Job Title: Deputy Head of School Location: Thrapston Contract: Full-time, Permanent 37.5 hours Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (DoE) Key Responsibilities - Working closely with the Head of School, regional and national staff to drive school improvement. - Supporting the Head of School to ensure the quality of education is delivered to a high standard and students are supported accordingly. - Providing an example of excellence as a senior classroom practitioner and inspiring and motivating other staff. - Lead, motivate, support, challenge, and mentor all staff to secure continual improvement, including her/his own continuing professional development. - Have and create high expectations of staff and students. - Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures, including safeguarding. - Promote and secure a range of high quality extra-curricular activities within the school. Requirements - Teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS) or willing to work towards - Degree or equivalent - Maths and English to at least level 2 - Specialist teaching qualification in a chosen subject (desirable) Benefits - Health and Wellbeing Cashback: Access to Medicash for you and your dependants, covering the costs of eye tests, - optical, dental and prescriptions up to £900 annually. - Recognition Awards: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards. - Professional Development: Support for professional qualifications, in-house training, including paid qualifications. - Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave. Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency