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- Salary Type: Annual
- Salary Range: £80,000.00 - £85,000.00
- Language: English
- Closing Date: 13 May, 2024 12:00 AM
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Deputy Headteacher - Haverfordwest High VC School
Pembrokeshire County Council
Job Description
Recruitment Brochure
Haverfordwest High VC School - Recruitment Video
Are you highly motivated, with inspiring leadership skills and successful experience of school improvement and change?
Can you see yourself joining a strategic, motivated and supportive Leadership team?
Would you like to work in our newly built state of the art High school in one of the most beautiful areas of Wales?
If so we would welcome an application from you for the post of Deputy Headteacher.
We are looking for a professional who would strategically manage the academic provision for all pupils in the school and professional learning for staff. Currently this role also includes working with our Cluster Primary Schools and overseeing provision provided by the Pre-16 education grants although some responsibilities may be adjusted after appointment.
The successful candidate will join a Senior Leadership team that comprises the Headteacher, Senior Deputy Headteacher, 3 Assistant Headteachers and the School Business Manager. We are looking for an inspiring person with a strong and clear background of achieving high educational standards, with clear motivation and first-class management and leadership skills.
The successful applicant will be:
We are very proud of the achievements of our students at Haverfordwest High VC school and are keen to share information to help you to make a successful application. You can visit our website, school Facebook or Twitter accounts for more information about the school or contact us if you wish to have an informal discussion about the post. Please see our Recruitment Brochure which will give you further information, photographs and videos of our wonderful school.
Recruitment Process
Monday 13th May 2024 - Application close at 23:59PM
Tuesday 14th May 2024 - Shortlisting
Monday 20th May and Tuesday 21st May 2024 - Selection process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a two-day selection process, which will involve a range of activities to assess applicant's skills in relation to the person specification including a formal interview.
The Governing Body may decide not to take all candidates through to the second day of the process.
Employment Checks
This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.
Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.
Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.
This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.
Support & Additional Info
Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.
Recruitment Brochure
Haverfordwest High VC School - Recruitment Video
Are you highly motivated, with inspiring leadership skills and successful experience of school improvement and change?
Can you see yourself joining a strategic, motivated and supportive Leadership team?
Would you like to work in our newly built state of the art High school in one of the most beautiful areas of Wales?
If so we would welcome an application from you for the post of Deputy Headteacher.
We are looking for a professional who would strategically manage the academic provision for all pupils in the school and professional learning for staff. Currently this role also includes working with our Cluster Primary Schools and overseeing provision provided by the Pre-16 education grants although some responsibilities may be adjusted after appointment.
The successful candidate will join a Senior Leadership team that comprises the Headteacher, Senior Deputy Headteacher, 3 Assistant Headteachers and the School Business Manager. We are looking for an inspiring person with a strong and clear background of achieving high educational standards, with clear motivation and first-class management and leadership skills.
The successful applicant will be:
- A successful leader with experience of impactful leadership
- Approachable and an excellent communicator
- Able to inspire and motivate staff to provide high quality education for all
- Able to foster a learning environment that is safe, inclusive and enjoyable
- Someone who will continue to develop high expectations and aspirations
- Proactive in working with our partner primary schools and community
We are very proud of the achievements of our students at Haverfordwest High VC school and are keen to share information to help you to make a successful application. You can visit our website, school Facebook or Twitter accounts for more information about the school or contact us if you wish to have an informal discussion about the post. Please see our Recruitment Brochure which will give you further information, photographs and videos of our wonderful school.
Recruitment Process
Monday 13th May 2024 - Application close at 23:59PM
Tuesday 14th May 2024 - Shortlisting
Monday 20th May and Tuesday 21st May 2024 - Selection process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a two-day selection process, which will involve a range of activities to assess applicant's skills in relation to the person specification including a formal interview.
The Governing Body may decide not to take all candidates through to the second day of the process.
Employment Checks
This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.
Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.
Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.
This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.
Support & Additional Info
- Please contact the Recruitment Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online or require support by emailing recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
- Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2023.
- Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.