Deputy Headteacher (KEY062BC)
Keyham Lodge School
- Leicester
- £70,293-79,475 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Salary: ISR Range L15 to L20Contract Type: Permanent Full-time Deputy Headteacher (1fte)About the RoleKeyham Lodge School are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, inspiring and highly motivated Deputy Head teacher who will provide inspirational learning experiences for our pupils and be highly committed to improving outcomes for all.Why Choose Keyham Lodge School?Keyham Lodge School is a vibrant and successful City Special School. We are a diverse school and we welcome students from a range of ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds, which contributes to our unique values and ethos. For the majority of our students, their education prior to joining us has been disrupted and because of this, the school relentlessly strives to remove barriers to learning, close attainment gaps and provide an inclusive environment that is child-centered and learning focussed.Our aim is to ensure the academic, personal and social development of all our students so that they can develop their potential both in school and in the wider community. We understand that our students have individual talents and in order to ensure success for every child, we believe that education goes beyond the core curriculum and out of the confines of the classroom and consequently we have adapted our curriculum offer to ensure students are prepared for the next stage of their life, whether that be within education or in the workplace.Key Responsibilities
- Formulating the aims and objectives of the school
- Establishing policies for achieving these aims and objectives
- Managing staff and resources to that end
- Monitoring progress towards the achievement of the school's aims and objectives
- Be committed to the Professional development and training of all staff including the training of new support staff
- Lead on agreed areas as designated by the Headteacher, providing CPD to staff at all levels
- Qualified teacher status
- Degree
- Chartered Teacher Status or other professional teaching status
- Teaching experience 4 years+ and over multiple age ranges
- Involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning
- Line management experience of support staff
- Experience of contributing to whole school staff development
- Have experience with working parents across the school
- Have taught in two different schools
- May have contributed to Advisory Board Meetings.
- Data analysis skills, and the ability to use data to set targets and identify weaknesses
- Understanding of high-quality teaching, and the ability to model this for others and support others to improve
- Understanding of school finances and financial management
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate a vision and inspire others
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
- Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
- Highly committed and motivated Team
- A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun
- A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues
- Flexible working options.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Defined benefit pension scheme.
- Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school.
- Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.
- Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school.
- Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust.
- Free parking.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Gym discounts.
- Eyecare vouchers.
- Dental support.
- Retail discounts.
- Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport@discoverytrust.org for support.More about Discovery Schools TrustDiscovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.Safeguarding StatementWe are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.AIWhile we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting.Apply Now!
If you are ready to make a difference in children's lives, apply today!