About this Role
Larkmead School is seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher withresponsibility to lead on Curriculum and Teaching. The vacancy arises from thepromotion of the previous incumbent to Headship.
The Curriculum and Teaching Lead will build upon our strategiesand developments in teaching & learning, the curriculum and assessment toenable us to achieve our ambitions for all students and our school. Thesuccessful candidate will play a key role in developing teachers at all stagesin their career, part of our culture of professional learning, reflection andprofessional pathways, as well as providing practical and strategic leadershipfor our curriculum leaders.
The appointment is an excellent opportunity for an inspirationalleader who can model and demonstrate the key values and attributes ofleadership at Larkmead:
- Courage, conviction and creativity to achieve the best outcomesfor all
- Positive, enthusiastic outlook, creating and embracingopportunities and solutions
- Drive for improvement, sharing good practice and research with afocus on development
- Address underperformance through support and challenge,constructive conversations and coaching
- Visible and proactive presence around school, engaging withstudents and staff to support positive behaviour
- Effective communication and listening skills, influencing andinspiring individuals, teams and groups
- Respect, compassion, fairness and empathy towards others
- Advocacy for social justice, equality, diversity and inclusionfor students and staff
- Integrity and consistency in relation to your own and theschool's practice
- Mutual support in the face of challenges, promoting thewell-being and mental health of yourself and others
- Mentoring and developing teams, supporting career progressionand succession planning
- Collaborative partnership working, within and beyond the school
- Leading learning as a reflective practitioner committed tocontinued professional development
Larkmead is an oversubscribed, happy, ambitious and vibrant schoolpacked full of energy, opportunity and choice. Great teaching and learningacross the school are supported by our culture of research and collaboration.Each student gets the very best experience to enable them to achieve theirambitions. Our pastoral care provides compassion, security and confidence,nurturing students to be happy, to develop and to thrive. The Larkmead Promisesets out our vision, ethos and ambitions for students and staff.
This is an exciting opportunity for a leader with ambitions toprogress to Headship, developing the whole school experience and impact thatwill support career development while working as part of a mutually supportiveSLT and wider leadership team committed to achieving our goals for ourstudents, staff and school.
If this sounds like the sort of opportunity and environment youare looking for in your career journey and you feel that you have theattributes to play a leading role in the continued development of our schoolthen we very much look forward to meeting you.
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Deputy Headteacher at Larkmead School in Abingdon employer: Larkmead School
Larkmead School in Abingdon is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and supportive work culture that prioritises staff wellbeing and professional development. As a Co-Headteacher, you will have the opportunity to lead transformative educational initiatives while working in a vibrant community that values innovation and excellence in teaching. With a commitment to fostering leadership capacity and improving student outcomes, Larkmead School provides a rewarding environment for those passionate about making a meaningful impact in education.
