Deputy Head Teacher in Leicester

Kibworth CofE Primary are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, inspiring and highly motivated Deputy Head Teacher who will work in partnership with the newly appointed headteacher, Claire Mulhern, to provide inspirational learning experiences for our pupils and be highly committed to improving outcomes for all.

School is far more than a place in which to work and learn. It is also a place where we begin to build relationships with other people, find out how to work collaboratively, develop a sense of ourselves, and discover how we as individuals fit into our world and society. We believe that it takes a whole community to educate a child, so we aim to work in partnership with parents, both individually and collectively. We are proud of our strong partnership with our very active Kibworth Parent's Association (KPA), which organises many social and fundraising activities.

School Highlights

• Outstanding Ofsted & SIAMS judgements
• Strong and embedded Christian ethos, "Let Your Light Shine"
• Highly aspirational, inclusive culture with excellent behaviour and attendance
• Rich, ambitious curriculum enhanced through PedTech innovation
• Strong partnership with St Wilfrid's Church and the Diocese of Leicester
• Newly established preschool
• Strong parental engagement, and a supportive Advisory Board

Key Responsibilities

• Foster a school culture in which every pupil, member of staff and family experiences belonging, is encouraged to show ambition, and is treated with equity, so that all can thrive.
• Ensure excellent teaching in the school, including through training and development of staff.
• Formulating the aims and objectives of the school, establishing policies for achieving these aims and objectives and managing staff and resources to that end.
• Monitoring progress towards the achievement of the school's aims and objectives.
• Lead on agreed areas as designated by the Headteacher, providing CPD to staff at all levels.
• Plan experiences to bring the curriculum to life, making learning memorable and helping to develop pupils in a wider sense.
• Sustain and develop the school's distinctive Christian ethos, shaped by the vision "Let your Light Shine" ... enabling pupils, staff and families of all faiths and none to flourish within a caring and inclusive community and to experience 'life in all its fullness' (John 10:10).

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status
• Experience working with parents across the school
• Teaching experience of 4 years+, over multiple age ranges and in at least two schools.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Understanding of school finances and financial management
• Understanding and willingness to uphold the Christian foundation of the school

Benefits

• Free car parking
• Annual incremental pay increases with the pay scale range
• A defined benefit pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme - EAP
• Employee self-service portal.
• Eyecare voucher scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail discounts
• Dental support
• Gym discount
• 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
• Excellent opportunities for personal and career development
• An established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues

Discovery 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. A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun.