Deputy Headteacher

The Burley Oaks team is looking for a dynamic individual to join the leadership team in our vibrant and high-achieving school due to the current postholder’s promotion.

Burley Oaks is a place where academic excellence meets creativity, and where every member of the team is encouraged to ‘belong, believe, achieve’. It is filled with happy children who eagerly embrace the many opportunities that are skilfully developed through a rich and ambitious curriculum.

We are looking for someone who:

- is passionate about providing opportunity, joy and enrichment for every child, believing schools broaden horizons, raise aspirations and change lives

- places relationships, positivity and high expectations at the heart of everything, so children, families and colleagues feel they belong, are valued and thrive

- will jointly champion and further develop the school’s culture of inclusion

- has significant inclusion knowledge and experience, with a proven track record of improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils and those with SEND

- has the confidence, resilience and organisational skills to support the school’s day-to-day leadership and management

- is an exceptional role model, leading with kindness, integrity, compassion and professionalism

Why Choose Us:

- A caring, lively school environment with a positive, ‘can do’ and supportive team ethos.

- Excellent facilities, expansive grounds and a healthy budget.

- An incredible curriculum offer - music, IT, sports, forest school etc.

- A committed, happy staff who work collaboratively to deliver outstanding teaching and who are dedicated to their own professional development.

- A school at the heart of a thriving village community.

- MLT offers wide-ranging support and strong collaboration across its 10 cross-phase schools.

- Access to Perkbox, an employment benefits programme.

If you are diligent, caring and have a proven track record of exceptional leadership, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead the next exciting phase in our journey - to take Burley Oaks to the next level.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 16th October 5pm

Successful candidates will be notified by 12.00pm on Monday 19th October.
The first stage of the selection process will be a lesson observation in your current setting which will be arranged at a suitable time on either Tuesday 20th or Wednesday 21st October.

The final part of the selection process will take place on Thursday 22nd October at the school.

TOUR DATES

If you would like to visit the school to look round prior to interview, please call the school office on [phone removed] and let us know which of the following dates you would like to visit:

Tuesday 6th October - 2.15pm

Monday 12th October- 4pm

Tuesday 13th October- 9am