Job ID no. VR12236
The Avenue Infant School
We are looking for an inspirational deputy headteacher, who will also be a part time Year 1 class teacher (2.5 days / week including PPA), to join our happy, dedicated staff team and work with the headteacher to lead our fantastic school starting September 2024. Effective leadership will be supported by regular non-contact/ leadership time of 2.5 days per week.
At The Avenue we are ‘developing deep roots to grow the strongest trees’ through our Avenue Values of Responsibility, Perseverance, Confidence, Kindness and Respect which is embedded in our school ethos.
Are you:
An excellent classroom practitioner who finds innovative and creative ways to engage young children and enjoys the challenges of leading by example?
A strong believer in inclusive practice, passionate about adaptive practice and gaining a deep understanding of pupils’ individual needs to secure progress for all pupils?
Passionate about making a real difference to children’s lives, believing in the value of working closely with parents?
Driven and committed to raising standards and securing excellent progress for all pupils across the school by reflective practice, creative solutions and team working?
Driven to ensure every child finds their brilliance and fulfils their potential?
Committed to supporting the welfare and safety of all children, working collaboratively to address needs and overcome barriers?
Able to motivate and lead others by sharing knowledge, skills, expertise or through professional development or coaching?
Experienced in leading a core curriculum area (ideally Writing), monitoring standards and leading improvements in that area across the school?
A person who thrives in a team, enjoys challenges and problem solving?
Flexible, creative and positive, always starting and ending each day with a smile…even on one of ‘those‘ days?
A person who has high expectations of themselves and the children?
If this is you, please read on….
Description:
We are a popular, two-form entry Infant school in the heart of Wellingborough. Our children are happy, enthusiastic and ready to learn. We are looking for the right person to assist in leading our wonderful school.
Our school is inclusive and welcoming. Children thrive in our warm, nurturing environment provided by an amazing staff team.
We can offer you:
A positive, supportive and driven staff team with experienced support staff in every class
Designated leadership time of 2.5 days each week
CPD opportunities- including leadership and management development
The opportunity to work closely with our experienced SENCO to oversee the bespoke provision for a group of children with high needs (Years R – 2)
Subject leader development
Supportive parents and governors
Enthusiastic children who relish every opportunity given to them
Please see our school website for further information about our school.
We warmly welcome visits to our school so we can show you in person. Please contact Mrs Allison Munns, School Business Manager, on 01933 276366 or email admin@theavenue-inf.northants.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
Closing date: 12.00 noon on Thursday 9th May
Interviews: Week commencing 13th May
The Avenue Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates need to be aware that all relevant checks will be undertaken to establish eligibility and suitability. By applying for the post, candidates accept these checks will be made.
It is the School’s policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose convictions or cautions (excluding youth cautions, reprimands or warnings) that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Ministry of Justice.
In addition, the job you are applying for is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and are not subject to employers on DBS certificates and cannot be taken into account.
