Deputy Head Teacher (Simonside Primary School)

Deputy Head Teacher

Simonside Primary School, Jarrow

L8-L12

Required for April 2025, or as soon as possible afterwards

NOR: 225

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and highly committed Deputy Head teacher to work in partnership with the Head teacher to provide reflective, dynamic and forward thinking leadership with a shared vision in our school.

Simonside Primary is a ‘Good’ school, for children from Reception to Year 6, where ‘There is an infectious sense of happiness and community’, as well as embedding ‘the personal development programme with care across the whole curriculum’. (Ofsted November 2023)

We are looking to appoint a Deputy Head who has:

1. extensive experience of effective monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning with the ability to inspire, implement change, and to challenge
2. experience of having used successful strategies, research and best practice for planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating school improvement
3. excellent motivational, communication and interpersonal skills with a team approach to school leadership
4. the ability to lead, manage and organise an effective curriculum
5. high expectations for all children, staff, families and Governors
6. thorough knowledge of safeguarding procedures
7. an absolute commitment to being involved in the wider school community

We can offer you:

1. children who make us smile and be proud every day
2. a highly committed and supportive Governing Body
3. friendly and welcoming staff
4. CPD and support opportunities
5. A part of belonging to a caring community

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact the School Office on (0191) 4898315 or at info@simonsideprimary.org

Available dates and times are:

• Wednesday 27 November between 10am and 12pm
• Thursday 28 November between 1pm and 3pm
• Tuesday 3 December between 3:30pm and 5pm
• Tuesday 10 December between 10am and 12pm
• Thursday 12 December between 1pm and 3pm

If any of the above dates are not suitable please contact the school to arrange another time.

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

To apply for this post please download and complete the application form which is saved in “Supporting Documents” and return this to jobs@southtyneside.gov.uk

Candidates will have heard whether they have been shortlisted by Friday 17 January.

Closing date: Noon, Friday 10 January 2025

Shortlisting: Thursday 16 January 2025

Interviews: Monday 10 February 2025