Deputy Headteacher

Melrose Learning Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional,committed and forward-thinking Deputy Headteacher to join the leadership teamat St. Mary's Cockerton CE Primary School.

The Deputy Head Teacher will support the Head Teacher inleading the school’s strategic direction, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning, and modelling the school’s Christian vision and values. The role combines senior leadership responsibilities with a regular teaching commitment,contributing directly to the educational experience of pupils.

St Mary’s Cockerton Church of England Primary School has adistinctive Christian ethos which is at the centre of school life. We providean inclusive, supportive and caring environment, shaped by Christian values inwhich children can learn and flourish. We welcome children of all faiths andnone. We have a passion to include everyone equally and accept others for whothey are and respect differences.

Through our School Vision of ‘To be the hands and feetof Jesus’, we build a community where God's love is shared through positive engagement, action and education, inspiring all to raise their eyes,open their minds and explore the world God created. We welcome families of allfaiths and none and are committed to ensuring every member of our communityfeels valued, respected and supported.

Candidates will need to provide leadership of a high qualityin the academic, pastoral and management fields and be able to show evidence ofthe successful implementation of change. Candidates should be highly motivated with a desire to continually develop their own teaching and the teaching ofothers, leadership and management skills to ensure that all children reach their full potential within a caring, stimulating and Christian environment.