Job Description

About Us


Main Purpose

The Deputy Head, under the direction of the Headteacher, will:

Lead whole school strategic areas, according to interest and experience. Have a class teaching commitment, complying with the teachers' standards and

modelling best practice for others.

Develop high-quality teaching and learning across the whole school through

collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and all staff, ensuring that all

learners have access to the highest educational provision possible, so that they

achieve well as individuals, and that the achievement of the school as a whole, is high.

The Deputy Head, under the direction of the Headteacher, will take a major role in:

Promoting and upholding our vision and values. Formulating the aims and objectives of the school. Leading and managing school improvement, especially in targeted areas as identified

in the school improvement plan.

School Self-Evaluation. Data and Assessment. Managing staff and resources. Implementing Policies. Developing positive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, and

governors in order to promote and sustain motivation and the desire to succeed.

To deputise for the Headteacher in their absence and share responsibility for the day-to-day running of the school.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The specific nature and balance of these responsibilities may vary according to the needs of

the school and may be shared.

Please see attached job description for more information.

Job Details

Salary:

Leadership Spine Point 3 - 8 54,394 - 61,534 dependant on experience

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full time

Location:

Westbourne Primary School

Interviews:

Monday 13th October 2025


What You Need to Succeed

Qualifications & Training

Qualified Teacher Status degree

Evidence of recent relevant and sustained professional development specifically related to leadership and management, NPQSL or willingness to undertake same or similar qualification. (A)

Knowledge & Experience

Experience of successful teaching across Key Stages 1 and 2

Experience of successful teaching in EYFS (A)

Commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children (A/I)

Sound knowledge of the National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 and 2

Involvement in school self evaluation and school improvement planning

Involvement in curriculum development (A/L)

Secure subject knowledge of English and maths suitable for teaching in Key Stage 1 & 2

Experience in Core Subject

Leadership (L/I)

Evidence of impact as a leader in the Primary School setting

Experience of successful line management and staff professional development (L/I)

Specialist knowledge of a core National Curriculum subject (L/I)

Teaching & Learning

Understanding of high-quality teaching, and the ability to model this for others and support others to improve Experience of coaching and mentoring of staff to bring about significant and timely improvement to performance.

Record of high-quality effective teaching in Key Stage 1 and 2

Up-to-date knowledge of current issues in primary education

(L/I/R)

Successful experience of managing behaviour of pupils (L/I)

Experience of working with SEND and disadvantaged children (L/I)

A secure understanding of assessment strategies and the use of assessment to inform the next stages of learning (L/I)

Understanding of how to meet the needs of pupils with a range of prior attainment (L/I)

High aspirations for all children (L/I)

Criteria to be assessed through:

Application (A), Supporting Letter (L), Interview (I) and References (R)

Personal Attributes

Highly effective communication skills and the ability to communicate a vision and inspire others (I)

Ability to build effective working relationships (I)

Ability to listen and act upon advice, demonstrating a willingness to learn and improve own practice (I)

A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the values of the school (I)

Willingness to be involved in the wider life of the school (L)


Further Information


Westbourne Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.


How to Apply


To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. Complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to

office@westbourneprimary.co.uk

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on

01243 372726

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01027.



LOCATION

Chichester area

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

JOB TYPE

Education - School Leadership

CLOSING DATE

07 October 2025