Deputy Headteacher

Foxfield School Governing Body are seeking to recruit a permanent Deputy Headteacher to join their Senior Leadership Team. The Deputy Headteacher needs to be a dedicated, highly effective and experienced professional. They need to ensure the high standard of leadership and management of the school is maintained.

The successful candidate should have experience at management level. They will be an excellent practitioner who can lead, manage and motivate those around them and have experience of successfully leading whole school improvements. They must show ambition and a commitment to continuous development of themselves and the school. They must also have a good understanding of the demands and responsibilities of a Deputy Headteacher.

The post holder will be required to work effectively with all staff, parents, governors and other stakeholders. In addition to their leadership and management duties the Deputy Head is expected to lead by example in all aspects of their practice.

Most details about the role and responsibilities of this Deputy Headteacher post are set out in the job description which is available on the Wirral Authority website. The exact duties of this Deputy Headteacher will be subject to negotiation during the interview process. Appropriate training, support and guidance will be provided for the post holder to become highly confident and effective in this role.