Deputy Head Teacher

Deputy Headteacher Vacancy (Part Time Considered)

L7 – L11

Do you want to make a real difference to children’s lives? Do you want to work with likeminded people who put children at the heart of what they do? Do you like working hard and seeing the impact of your work? If you have answered YES to any of these, then we might be the right fit for you.

The Pines Primary School is a 1 form entry primary school (2 form in KS2) with a specialist resource provision and a Nursery.  We have children from a wide range of backgrounds and also have an above national % for pupils with SEND.  We are proud of what we do to make a difference to the lives of children and their families.  We use an approach of continuous provision in EYFS and KS1 as we believe in the importance of learning through play.  We have also recently introduced OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) into our lunchtimes.  At The Pines, we believe children can thrive when their needs are met and when they have high quality provisions throughout the school.

We are looking for a Deputy Head who shares our values, has energy and resilience and a willingness to try new ideas and we want people who will bring the joy.  We are looking for someone who has a passion for pastoral work, personal development, working with families, safeguarding and leading on behaviour.

We need a Deputy Headteacher who: -

• Has a passion for the personal development of all pupils
• Has the confidence to make quick decisions under pressure
• Has the experience and ability to build relationships with children and families
• Has a DSL qualification or willingness to train for this position
• Is self-motivated, can manage their own timetable and is able to use their initiative
• Willingness to be flexible, no day will be the same
• Has experience of training and developing staff
• Is a qualified teacher with high expectations of themselves and others
• Has up to date whole class teaching experience, with a record of high quality practice (all key stages considered).
• Has a clear understanding of behaviour and why children behave in the way they do
• Has completed trauma informed training or a willingness to complete this
• Is flexible and able to work well with others.
• Has experience of working with parents and other professionals including the LA (essential)
• Understands the importance of ongoing assessment to determine children’s next steps in learning.
• Is driven, ambitious, has resilience and energy

Our children would like someone who:

• Makes them feel safe and understands them
• Is kind, even if we make the wrong choices.
• Has high expectations for them

The successful candidate will join a team who are passionate about engaging and inspiring young people in their learning and will have experience of working with primary age range children including EYFS.

The Pines had Ofsted in 2023 and received a GOOD grading.

We are well resourced and we have extensive outside space along with a gym, 2 halls and rooms for ELSA and other interventions. There are currently 320 children on roll.

At The Pines there has been rapid improvement in the quality of education, behaviour & attitudes and personal development We will continue to focus on improving the outcomes for our children. This is an exciting time to join us and our amazing team.

We can offer you:

• Supportive SLT, governing body and staff (we really do work as a team)
• An inclusive ethos
• Happy, motivated children who enjoy coming to school
• A commitment to professional development for all staff
• Supportive parents who engage positively in the improvement of the school
• A team who value the importance of educating the whole child
• We are on a bus route and are a short walk from our local shop
• We are a team that enjoy a varied school social life

Closing date: Monday 17^th February 12 noon

Shortlisting: Tuesday 18^th February

Interviews: Wednesday 26^th February

Visits are actively encouraged. Please contact Rachel Evans, School Business Manager, should you require any further information.  SBM@thepinesschool.org.uk

Start date – September 2025 (or earlier if available)

At The Pines we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.