We are looking to appoint a Deputy Head Teacher for Poolsbrook Primary Academy, your focus will be on the children, staff, and the community of Poolsbrook. You would be joining an exceptional and supportive team of professionals, who are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and our mission to make every day count for the children. Each of our individual roles has an impact on the future of our children and so, we put them at the heart of the decisions we make and the services we provide.  

Poolsbrook Academy is on an exciting improvement journey, and this is an opportunity for the right candidate to form part of this journey. Whilst the school has faced some historic challenges, it is now building a team that aims to develop something special for the community of Poolsbrook. With a growing team, a growing school and significant investment in both the school building and school improvement.

We can offer you:

• A fantastic working environment, in a team that works together for the benefit of children in our school 
• Support to develop you within this role, to be the best you can be, and to help you develop for your next career step 
• An opportunity to be part of a supportive, developmental partnership
• A varied job where no day is the same!
• The opportunity for flexible working and generous holiday entitlement.
• Pensions scheme with generous employer contributions.
• An organisation committed to supporting and enabling all staff 

We are looking for someone who: 

• Is passionate about inspiring, motivating and providing purposeful leadership 
• Is interested in education and its impact on the lives of children.
• Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Can work effectively with and without direction.
• Enthusiasm, energy, integrity, and professionalism.
• Is a team player.  
• Has an eye for detail.
• Is willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. 

Your core duties will be: 

• Deputising for the Headteacher<s> </s>and, when required, acting up in the absence of the Head Teacher.      
• Assisting the Head Teacher and empowering SLT to deliver bold and inspirational leadership. 
• Formulating the aims and objectives of the school. 
• Monitoring performance and progress towards the school’s aims and objectives.  
• Demonstrating a strong understanding and commitment of people management for allocated team members and across the school. 
• Assessing the needs of all pupils to ensure that their potential is reached.   

For further information about Flying High Partnership, visit our website or have a look at our Recruitment Information Booklet where you can hear from our CEO, Staff, and Children from across the Partnership. 

Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the closing date.