Townhill Community Primary School - Deputy Headteacher

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled person to the post of Deputy Headteacher to join our progressive and vibrant school. The right candidate for this post will have at least 5 years' experience teaching and leading a subject, key stage or year group. They must have a proven track record to be able to plan strategically to manage, motivate and inspire teams of teachers in innovative strategies to improve learning and teaching.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a well-motivated and outstanding teacher with drive and enthusiasm to the post of Deputy Headteacher to commence on 1st September 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A large team of professional, hardworking and motivated teachers and support staff committed to developing and raising standards
• A strong and devolved leadership group to support the driving of the school vision
• A committed governing body with high expectations for the life and work of the school
• Positive relationships with parents and the wider community
• An opportunity to continually professionally develop to prepare for headship in the future

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Support the Head in delivery of the school vision, for all learners
• Be able to lead the school in the absence of the Headteacher taking operational decisions, including on learning and teaching, health and safety and safeguarding
• Be able to lead a large management team in driving school improvement through effective self-evaluation and action planning
• Take ownership of evidencing our improvement of outcomes for all learners
• Attend governing body meetings
• Attend events, supporting the school and community
• Manage and motivate the support team, including TAs, lunchtime staff and all support staff
• Have a commitment to continued professional development for yourself and others

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL:

• Hold as a minimum, a B.ED or B.A & PGCE or equivalent & have at least 5 years' experience in teaching and leadership
• Show enthusiasm and commitment for working in partnership with children, staff, governors, parents and the local community
• Play a significant role in the strategic direction and life of the school using energy and enthusiasm
• Have demonstrable management, leadership and ICT skills
• Have a full understanding of processes involving children in care, child protection and safeguarding and be committed to working in partnership
• Have experience working with multi-agencies in relation to Wellbeing and ALN
• Have an innovative, collaborative and creative approach
• Be committed to high standards of teaching and learning and the professional development of staff
• Have high expectations that motivate, support and challenge teachers and pupils alike
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, inter-personal and organisational skills
• Have confidence understanding and communicating data in relation to pupils' progress
• Be flexible and forward thinking in your approach

Visit to Townhill Community School: 09:30 Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Closing date: 12:00 Wednesday 10th May 2023
Shortlisting: The morning of Friday 12th May 2023
Lesson Observations: Week beginning Monday 15th May
Interviews: Friday 19th May

Application forms and further particulars are available on the Swansea Teaching Posts website: https://www.swansea.gov.uk/schooljobs

Please submit a letter of application and a completed application form to the Headteacher, Mr Peter Owen: owenp34@hwbcymru.net

Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding

Safeguarding: The Authority in line with the Corporate Safeguarding Policy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Authority expects all staff to undertake and keep up to date with mandatory safeguarding training for the both the protection of children and adults.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS): This post requires the postholder to have the level of DBS disclosure as indicated below: Enhanced DBS Disclosure Application.

If you are successful, you are required to be a member of the Education Workforce Council.

Application form - headteacher/deputy headteacher (Word doc) [171KB]
Townhill Community Primary School - Deputy Headteacher (PDF) [793KB]
Townhill Community Primary School - Deputy Headteacher Person Specification (PDF) [580KB]