Deputy Head Teacher - Marian Vian Primary School

Springwell Alternative Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London seeks a dedicated professional to collaborate with the Head Teacher in developing and implementing school policies. The successful candidate will deputise for the Head Teacher in their absence and fulfill head teacher responsibilities as required. The role offers substantial benefits, including professional development opportunities and a comprehensive staff well-being package. The Trust values diversity and is driven by a commitment to providing an exceptional educational experience for every pupil.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to continuous professional development

Health Assured Employee Assistant Programme

Staff Well Being Day

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Flu vaccination

Discounted retail savings via Vivup

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Teacher in school development planning.
• Deputise for the Head Teacher when necessary.
• Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a head teacher as required.

Job description

Key Purposes

To work with and support the Head Teacher and make a significant contribution to the school’s development planning, ensuring that appropriate policies are implemented in accordance with the school’s aims and objectives.

To deputise for the Head Teacher in all aspects in their absence, as directed by the governing board.

To fulfil the professional responsibilities of a head teacher when required, in line with the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD).

What we can offer you

We understand that successful professionals value a range of benefits such as professional recognition, commensurate financial reward, job satisfaction, opportunities to innovate and a healthy work-life balance. As your future employer, we place importance on these aspects too and offer the following:

Genuine investment in your professional development and future career

The opportunity to contribute to the development of an exciting, forward-thinking organisation and to the development of Trust wide initiatives

Peer to peer networking, collaboration and challenge in a truly supportive working environment.

A supportive and engaged board of Governors and Trustees as well as a professional and helpful Central Team.

Comprehensive staff reward and well-being package:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to continuous professional development opportunities
• Health Assured Employee Assistant Programme
• Staff Well Being Day
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Flu vaccination
• Discounted retail savings via Vivup’s Employee Benefits Platform

About our Trust:

Mosaic Schools Learning Trust (formed on the 1st September 2024 following the merger between Connect Schools Academy Trust and Compass Academy Trust) is a group of schools based in Bromley and Kent: Cage Green Primary School, Crofton Infant School, Crofton Junior School, Marian Vian Primary School, Oak Lodge Primary School, Raglan Primary School, River Mill Primary School, Unicorn Primary School, Valley Primary School and Wickham Common Primary School. The Trust aims to deliver the very best educational experience for its pupils, with each school bringing its own strengths and expertise to benefit the whole learning community. Each of our schools is unique in its own right, and we promote that individuality.

As a Trust, we have a clear vision and our values support us in achieving excellence for every child every day. We are bound by a strong moral purpose and a commitment to our 3 R’s of being respectful, resilient and resourceful.

We are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics, which is why we treat all members of our community equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness through our recruitment and employment practices.

Please note that employment contracts with Mosaic Schools Learning Trust contain a mobility clause and, whilst your primary place of work will be at a named school, you may be requested to work at another location as required to meet the needs of the Trust.

The Trust is committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and voluntary helpers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service [DBS] under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required for the successful applicant.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.