Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher - Whitehall Academy Independent SEN Primary School in Rochdale

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30

Qualifications Required: Qualified teacher status (QTS), A degree level qualification or

equivalent, further relevant professional and/or academic study, and evidence of CPD

Salary: Competitive salary

Starting Date: 1st of January 2025

Whitehall Academy seeks to appoint an exceptional and inspirational leader who is highly

inclusive and ambitious for all children.

Essential Skills and Experience:

At least one year of proven successful leadership and management experience in a school.

Experience of working throughout the primary age range.

Experience of analysing data and using it to inform future practice.

Experience of line managing other members of staff.

Experience of leading whole-school initiatives.

Essential Knowledge:

An understanding of 'independent School Standards’

An understanding of how to empower pupils and staff to excel.

A clear understanding of what makes good and outstanding teaching through a deep

understanding of howpupils learn, andthe ability to developa culture where striving

for outstanding teaching and learning is central to the school’s work.

Strong financial planning and management skills.

A clear understanding of and commitment to promoting safeguarding pupils.

Excellent communication skills and proven ability to listen to, understand, and work

effectively with the school community.

Knowledge and understanding of the statutory frameworks which set out their

professional duties and responsibilities.

The successful candidate will be:

Able to demonstrate optimistic personal behaviour.

Able to build positive relationships rooted in mutual respect.

Committed to valuing, supporting, and encouraging the

professional development of all staff.

Able to build and nurture a strong, positive and collaborative team culture that

enablesallstafftocarryouttheirrolestothehigheststandardandforallstaffto

work together to deliver school improvement.

Committed to building and maintaining effective and positive relationships with

parents, proprietors, and the wider school community.

Able to inspire and influence others, within and beyond the school, to believe in the

fundamental importance and value of education in young people’s lives.

Able to foster an open, transparent, and equitable culture and deal effectively with

difficult conversations and conflict at every level.

Able to show tolerance and respect for the rights of others, recognising differences

and cultural diversity, while upholding the fundamental British values.

Able to ensure that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways that exploit their

position, or pupils’ vulnerability or might lead to pupils breaking the law