Deputy Headteacher

HERMITAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL Deputy Head Teacher Apply by Mon 19h March 2012, Job start 1st September 2012 Salary: L5 – L9 (£40,339 – £45,637) Location: West Berkshire Contract type: Full Time Contract term: Permanent The Governors are seeking a dedicated, inspiring and creative Deputy Head Teacher to join the Senior Leadership Team of our school. We are a village school with 200 children situated in West Berkshire close to the M4 (Chieveley) and A34 motorway network. Hermitage School is a friendly, supportive learning environment that is currently judged ‘good’ by Ofsted. We are looking for someone who:

• An excellent classroom practitioner.
• Passionate about learning and committed to school improvement at all levels.
• Is able to demonstrate a commitment to the aims, purpose and ethos of our school.
• Has a proven track record of raising standards.
• Will inspire, encourage and support colleagues.
• Is an effective communicator with all members of the school community.
• Is ambitious and eager to develop their own professional development and that of others
• Is committed to developing an inclusive, positive and collaborative learning culture for all members of the school community
• Can create and promote positive strategies for ensuring the well-being and happiness of all learners

We can offer:

• Well behaved and motivated pupils.
• Supportive parents
• A supportive leadership team and governing body
• A well resourced school.
• Friendly, enthusiastic and hardworking teaching and support staff
• Excellent and personalised CPD to support, challenge and grow your leadership potential
• This vacancy is a full time position with 0.5 day non-teaching, which includes PPA and leadership time.

Hermitage School has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. The post is subject to an enhanced CRB and qualifications check.We welcome applicants to visit the school prior to application.

For further details and an application pack please contact the school. Tel (01635)200355 between 8.45am and 4:00 pm

Application Closing Date: Monday 19th March 2012

Shortlisting: Tuesday 20th March 2012Interview Date: Tuesday 27th March 2012

Hermitage Primary School,Hampstead Norreys Road, Hermitage, Berks, RG18 9SA

E-mail: office.hermitage@westberks.org Website: www.hermitage.westberks.org