Deputy Headteacher - Ranikhet Academy

Ranikhet Academy would like to offer you the chance to apply for this exciting and vital role of Deputy Headteacher.

The role of Deputy Headteacher will require you to work with the Headteacher to embed outstanding teaching and learning across the school through the development of the curriculum and staff. You will be required to deputise and lead in the absence of the Headteacher. Initially this role will include being the Designated Safeguarding Lead and SENCO. Previous Senior Leadership experience is essential.

• The relevant degree and QTS
• At least four years experience of teaching in the primary setting
• Experience of successful Ofsted inspections
• Evidence of further effective professional development
• Experience of successfully managing and leading a team
• Be aware and compliant with the monitoring and evaluation process
• Be able to contribute to the SEF and SDP
• Have a proven record of raising educational standards by using data and have the ability to set targets to achieve this

• Be driven by values and able to articulate significant evidence of relational leadership
• Have strong leadership skills that result in the provision of first-class teaching and learning opportunities for all pupils
• Be able to develop outstanding practice in teaching and learning, setting targets for continuous improvement and provide support through appraisal, planning and delivering CPD on matters of learning and teaching as required
• Be extremely well organised
• Be a supportive member of the team and able to bring out the best in others

For further information about the role please contact Gemma Jackson, Executive Headteacher by email (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

There are over 60 schools within the Trust which means we can offer opportunities including:

• ▶️Collaboration across other REAch2 schools, both locally and nationally.
• ▶️Specialist curriculum support and training from our Trust experts – providing a flightpath for professional development
• ▶️A support package for staff wellbeing

You’ll be working for a Trust with big ambitions for all our schools to be 'great'. We want to be national leaders in sustainability; to transform our teaching and learning through digital transformation and to ensure social justice is at the heart of what we do.

For further information about the role come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children’s Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

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