The role

Following the promotion of the current post holder to headship, the Board of Governors wish to appoint a dynamic, highly skilled primary school leader to the role of Deputy Headteacher. As well as being a key part of the school’s leadership team, the post holder will have whole school leadership responsibilities for curriculum and assessment. The successful candidate will also be expected to provide professional leadership for staff to secure our continued success and improvement.

Barrow Hall is a large, vibrant and consistently oversubscribed school in west Warrington. This post offers exciting challenges and opportunities for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will be committed to making a difference to children and:

• Will be a strong classroom practitioner who consistently models best practice
• Have a clear understanding of all stages and subjects of the primary school curriculum
• Be committed to providing the best possible provision for all pupils
• Will be inspirational and innovative with consistently high expectations of themselves and others
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and motivate staff
• Be able to form and maintain positive relationships with pupils, parents/carers and colleagues

In return Barrow Hall can offer you:

• Enthusiastic and well behaved children with outstanding attitudes to learning
• A friendly and welcoming working environment, with hard working and committed staff and a supportive Board of Governors
• Supportive and dedicated parents/carers
• A positive and caring ethos
• CPD aimed to enhance your career

How to apply

Further details and an application form can be found on the school’s website. Discussions with the headteacher about the post (by telephone or in person) can be arranged by emailing the school office.

We are committed to safeguarding our pupils and each other. The successful applicant will be required to apply for enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details can be found on the DBS website. Please note that online searches of shortlisted candidates may be done as part of due diligence checks.

Key dates

Closing date for applications is Friday 17 May 2024 at 09:00
Shortlisting will take place on Friday 17 May 2024.
Visits to observe shortlisted candidates will take place over the 20/21/22 May 2024.
Interviews/Final Selection Process will take place on Friday 24 May 2024.