Deputy Head Teacher

Deputy Head Teacher

Star Primary School

Star Lane, Canning Town, London, E16 4NH

Tel: 020 7476 5336

Fax: 020 7473 6522

Website: www.star.newham.sch.uk

Required for September 2019

Leadership Spine: 16-20

Star Primary is a thriving 3 form entry school with Nursery which is going from strength to strength under the current leadership of an experienced Head Teacher and three Deputy Head Teachers. The school serves a diverse community with pupils from multi-cultural backgrounds. Due to the promotion of one of our deputies, we are looking to recruit a replacement to continue the high standard of education we offer our pupils.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional with drive, passion and commitment to take on a significant leadership role across a school which has ambitious plans to build on its already high standards. Star is a successful and popular school, with enthusiastic children, committed staff, dedicated governors and supportive parents.

The successful applicant will be an outstanding practitioner with proven success in raising standards in their current school. A teacher who is an excellent role model with demonstrable management and leadership experience as well as highly competent ICT skills.

What you will need to succeed:

• Be an exemplary classroom teacher;
• Friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills;
• Self-motivated, resilient with the vision and energy to help lead the school to excellence;
• Committed to achieving high standards of learning and behaviour for all children;
• Able to lead, motivate and inspire the whole school community;
• Able to make a real difference in the lives of pupils

The school is committed to professional development and equality for all staff and will provide a high level of induction and training for new staff members.

Visits to the school are warmly invited. Please make an appointment to meet with the Head Teacher, Lisle Von Buchenroder through the school office.

Application forms are available from the school website directly or email: info@star.newham.sch.uk Accompanying statements should outline candidate’s curriculum passion and expertise.

Closing Date: Thursday 16^th May 2019 Shortlisting: 17^th May 2019 Interviews:

Interviews to be held week commencing 20^th May 2019.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.