Deputy Headteacher L12 – L17

Vacancy Summary

Wellington Primary School

Bradford BD2 3DE

Deputy Headteacher L12 – L17

Full time. Permanent

Start Date: 1st September 2023

Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and inspirational leader to join the school’s senior leadership team as Deputy Head Teacher, following the current post holder’s promotion to headship in North Yorkshire, after 12 years of outstanding service at Wellington.

Vacancy Information

The successful candidate will become part of the senior leadership team of our popular, oversubscribed two form entry school with Nursery and will work collaboratively with other members of the senior leadership team to inspire our highly professional staff team.  The school is committed to a collegiate leadership and management style

The school’s ethos:

At Wellington we are committed to enabling all pupils to become confident, aspiring and responsible young people.  The school’s ethos is founded on the principles of hard work and mutual respect. We are dedicated to preparing our pupils to respond positively to the future challenges of their secondary schools and to become well rounded members of their communities.

We believe that education should be intrinsically enjoyable and fulfilling  now as well as a means to future success. We want our pupils to be stimulated, challenged and enriched, so that they develop a love of learning. We aim to ensure that all pupils achieve their personal best academically, creatively and socially.

We work to celebrate the individuality of our pupils, building on their diverse strengths and talents. Partnership with parents is very important at Wellington.

What we are looking for:

• Are you passionate and enthusiastic about education?
• Do you share our school’s ethos?
• Do you have experience of leadership?
• Are you committed to transformational change?
• Are you positive, driven and inspirational when working on school improvement?
• Are you a reflective educationalist?
• Are you committed to your own continuous professional development, seeing yourself as a life-long learner?

What we can offer you:

• An exciting opportunity to take on a seminal role in the future development of Wellington.
• Enthusiastic, well-motivated and well behaved pupils.
• Families who support their children’s learning.
• A school which is committed to working collaboratively. 
• A school where work life balance and the wellbeing of staff are given high priority.
• Commitment to supporting your continuing professional development.

Safeguarding and equal opportunities:

The school prides itself on being an equal opportunities employer and abides by safer recruitment practices. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An online search will be carried out at shortlisting. All other pre-employment checks including a DBS check, will be completed during the recruitment process.

Visits to school:

Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the school.  Please come along to meet our pupils and staff and to get a sense of the school.

To arrange a visit, please contact the Headteacher, Joy Wood (Mobile 0790 432 7385) or email joy.wood@wellington.bradford.sch.uk

Applications:

Please email: office@wellington.bradford.sch.uk for an application form and return the completed form to the school’s office email address: office@wellington.bradford.sch.uk.

Alternatively candidates can apply online.

Closing Date: 12 noon, Friday 10th March 2023 

Shortlisting: Week beginning 13th March 2023

Interviews: Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th March 2023

Candidates can apply online for this post. If you are registered, please follow the apply now process. If you are not registered, then please register now and follow the apply now process.