Deputy Headteacher - Oldway Primary School (Riviera Education Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- Leadership Scale L11: £56,797 - L15: £62,561
Thank you for your interest in the role of Deputy Head at Oldway Primary School, part of the Riviera Education Trust. Oldway is a large primary school (NOR: 690) and we are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic leader to work alongside the Head of School as we continue to seek to provide an excellent education for our children that will prepare them for life beyond school. Our goal is summed up in our vision statement: Inspiring the individuals of today, for a better society tomorrow.
We can offer you:
- An experienced Trust Leadership Team and Head of School that invests in staff development and will offer guidance, support and coaching;
- A collaborative, hard-working School Leadership Team, Subject Leaders and Year Leaders with expertise in a range of areas;
- A supportive, well-informed Local Standards Board of Governors;
- A dedicated, motivated and hard-working staff who value professional development, support and feedback;
- Support and professional development that places an emphasis on research-informed CPD for all staff;
Do you:
- Have the knowledge and understanding to support teachers across the primary range in achieving the highest standards in attainment and progress?
- Have exceptional leadership, management and communication skills to motivate and develop staff, pupils and the whole school community, to secure sustainable improvement?
- Want to be part of a forward-looking Trust, and recognise how collaborative working benefits outcomes and life chances for children?
- Understand what makes a school exceptional and have the skills, character and resilience to develop this alongside the Head of School at OIdway?
The Deputy Headteacher post at Oldway Primary School offers the opportunity to work as part of a team of senior leaders within the school and Trust comprising Specialist Leaders of Education, Maths Mastery specialists and practitioners who are recognised for their work at both local and national levels.
Oldway Primary School is a warm, friendly, inclusive school which provides a safe, happy and stimulating environment where our pupils develop as curious, successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens. We aim to give our children opportunities to gain the skills and knowledge which will enable them to lead successful and fulfilling lives. Our core Oldway values of respect, responsibility, aspiration, resilience, honesty and independence underpin our exciting and challenging curriculum which also reflects our local context. We are very proud of the school’s achievements and reputation locally and our high expectations mean that we are constantly striving to raise standards further for all of our pupils.
Oldway is a founding school of the Riviera Education Trust which is a multi-academy trust consisting of three primary schools within Torbay. We work in collaboration with Roselands Primary School and Shiphay Learning Academy in order to benefit all of the children in the Trust. Working in partnership with other schools helps to strengthen our provision and provide educational excellence so that every pupil has the best possible learning experience and is prepared for future life.
This is a wonderful opportunity to join a highly-regarded school and Trust where you will make a difference.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification in the ‘Welcome Pack for Candidates’ for further details regarding the school and this post.
If you would like to discuss this post in more detail or arrange a visit to the school then please contact Mrs Emma Bamber (Head of School): ebamber@rivieraet.co.uk
Start date: 1st September 2023
Shortlisting will be based upon the information you provide in your application and we will be looking for evidence of how you demonstrate the skills outlined in the person specification.
The application form and Welcome Pack for Candidates can be found on the school website: https://www.rivieratrust.co.uk/vacancies/ and completed applications should be sent directly to: HR Department, Riviera Education Trust, Oldway Primary School, Higher Polsham Road, Paignton TQ3 2SY or applications@rivieraet.co.uk
Please note, in line with our Safer Recruitment policy, references will be requested after shortlisting as part of the selection process.
Riviera Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils. As this post meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
Inspiring the individuals of today, for a better society tomorrow
Interview Date: 22nd and 23rd February 2023
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationTorbayDevon
- Work Postcode
TQ3 2SY
- Reference
EK0145
- Occupational GroupSchool Leadership
- Salary Details
Leadership Scale L11: £56,797 - L15: £62,561
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
32.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
06/02/2023
- DBS Check Required
Yes