To commence 1st September 2024

Leadership Scale point L8 – L12; to be agreed subject to experience

Permanent full-time Deputy Headteacher – Curriculum, Assessment and Attendance LeaderJob Requirements:

Kew Woods Primary is an established member of Southport Learning Trust, having joined in April 2019 which consists of two primary schools and six secondary schools and has a well understood vision of ‘Empowering our communities to positively impact the world.’ We are situated in Kew, Southport and have a strong sense of community. Pupils are supported exceptionally well pastorally and, through a plethora of extra-curricular, enrichment and young leader opportunities.

Connect, Kindness and Believe are pivotal to our school ethos and culture. Inclusion is at the heart of our curriculum and pupils’ wellbeing is high priority. It is our belief that if children feel safe and secure, they will reach their full potential academically and emotionally. Staff at Kew Woods are dedicated, positive and have a strong sense of purpose and commitment to our children, including a desire for continual improvement of provision.  The school has recently achieved the Wellbeing in Schools Award and SENDIAS Inclusion Award. We are a two-form entry, high performing, well established and oversubscribed school in the heart of our community. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational and highly motivated individual with strong leadership skills who has a commitment to providing high quality learning opportunities for all children.

As a member of staff in the Trust you will benefit from increased opportunities to work with a wide range of colleagues, have access to high quality professional development and the Trust Employee Wellbeing Assistance Programme.

We hope you are excited by the prospect of this role, working alongside committed colleagues within school and across our Trust who are committed to improving life chances for all pupils.

In section 5 of the application form candidates will be asked to write a personal statement to show how they meet the above criteria and give examples of how they demonstrate impact. Please adhere to the limit of 1500 words.

Interviews will involve a lesson observation the week starting Monday 20^th May 2024 with final interview on Friday 24^th May 2024.

Please contact the school office to arrange a tour of our scholl on 01704 533 478 or email admin@kewwoods.com

We look forward to receiving your application.

As an employee of the school you will have a responsibility for and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Due to the nature of the work, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate must be able to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure (via the Disclosure & Barring Service DBS) in order to be appointed to the post.