Desford Community Primary School is a two-form entry primary school with just under 400 children currently on roll and we are delighted to be part of the LiFE Multi Academy Trust. Our aim is for all our children to grow into kind, respectful, citizens. We place a high emphasis on teamwork, collaborative working and clear leadership that is committed to do whatever it takes to improve pupil outcomes.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our senior leadership team as an Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for leading a phase and maths across the whole school. Our phase leadership is split into the following 3 areas next year: EYFS-Y1; Y2-Y4; Y5-6. Each phase is led by a member of the senior leadership team. This post will lead in either Y2-Y4 or Y5-6 depending on experience. This includes the strategic leadership of your phase and Maths across the school. This is an exceptional opportunity for a forward thinking and energised leader who is passionate about fostering a positive school culture and behaviour ethos and developing their phase and maths across the school as part of a supportive and hard working leadership team.
As a highly skilled teacher and experienced leader, you will add capacity to our senior leadership team to ensure that the school works towards our vision of growing kind, respectful citizens. In this Assistant Head Teacher role, you will help shape the strategic direction of the school. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will contribute to our commitment to inspire and nurture talented individuals within our vibrant and inclusive community.
Closing date: Monday 19th May 2025 9am
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