Due to the retirement of the present Deputy Head at the end of this academic year, Upton Priory School has a fantastic opportunity available for an inspirational leader and teacher to join our newly developed leadership team from September 2015.
The governors are therefore seeking to appoint an outstanding leader and teacher, with a considerable track record of school improvement, to join our team as Deputy Headteacher (0.6FTE class based and 0.4FTE leadership time) following our successful Ofsted inspection in January 2015.
The successful candidate will have enthusiasm and personal drive to provide professional leadership for the school in order to continue its journey towards outstanding status, ensuring high quality education for all our pupils and high standards of learning and achievement.
Our school is/has:
A large primary school, that was graded good with outstanding direction (OFSTED January 2015)
Children who are eager to learn, a delight to teach and whose conduct is outstanding (OFSTED January 2015)
Staff who are hardworking, dynamic and have a real desire to improve their practice further
Excellent results in all phases over time which are significantly above national average in attainment and progress
We wish to appoint a dynamic professional who:
Has the skills and attributes to effectively combine being a Deputy Headteacher and a class teacher
Is an exemplary and creative practitioner with a proven track record in all primary phases
Can effectively lead and manage aspects of school improvement to outstanding outcomes
Has the drive and desire to work in partnership with the Governors, SLT, staff and parents to lead our school to the next stage in our success
Has excellent behavioural management skills
Has a firm understanding of effective monitoring of teaching and learning
Is committed to continuous school improvement and self-evaluation
Is creative, flexible and able to problem solve
Possesses energy, tenacity , enthusiasm and have excellent interpersonal skills
We offer:
Guaranteed leadership time to carry out your role effectively
A vibrant, friendly, and inclusive community where everyone is valued
An exciting, positive ethos where we celebrate success at all levels
An enthusiastic, engaged and well behaved group of children who love to learn
A highly skilled, reflective and committed staff team
A desire for continued improvement and further development
The opportunity to develop your leadership role
Are you interested in joining our team?
We think our school is a special place and would encourage you to discover this too. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by appointment.
Application packs are available via email to: admin@uptonpriory.cheshire.sch.uk or by contacting Mrs. Diane Rowley, School Business Manager on 01625 383011.
Please view our website: https://www.uptonpriory.cheshire.sch.uk/ for job description, person specification and any other additional information (school information/vacancies).
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 22nd April 2015 at 12:00 Noon
Interviews: Tuesday 5th May 2015
This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
Upton Priory School,
Berwick Close,
Macclesfield,
Cheshire,
SK10 3ED.