Deputy Headteacher

The Governing Body are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed deputy headteacher to help our self-improving school to move further forward.

The successful applicant will bring to our school:
• thorough knowledge of the Foundation Stage and at least one other key stage
• substantial, successful teaching experience
• successful experience of leading one or more subject areas
• to be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations
• to work effectively as part of a team
• to have energy, creativity and a good sense of humour
• to have high expectations for achievement and behaviour.

We can offer you:
• a welcoming, caring ethos and supportive staff
• a stimulating learning environment with excellent resources
• friendly and motivated children.

Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed. Please contact our Headteacher, Miss Gail Ray, or our School Bursar, Mrs Linda Hawley, to arrange a time.

For an application pack, please email our School Bursar on or telephone 0118 937 5433. Please do not send a CV. For the purposes of Equal Opportunities we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure will be sought from the successful candidate.

Closing date: Friday 23 April 2010
Shortlisting date: Tuesday 27 April 2010
Interview date: Friday 7 May 2010