The Governors of Allanson Street Primary School, a warm, friendly, thriving and dynamic two form entry primary school in the area of Parr, St.Helens are looking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic leader to the position of deputy headteacher.
The successful candidate will be an inspirational practitioner with proven leadership skills. They will work in partnership with the Headteacher to ensure our school vision (see below) is clearly understood and lived by all stakeholders.
At Allanson Street Primary School, we give every child the life chances they deserve regardless of their starting point or the obstacles they may encounter. Children leave us well equipped with the knowledge, skills and values needed to become happy, confident, productive citizens ready and willing to make a positive contribution to the world.
If you:
• Hold a firm belief that every child has the potential to change the world.
• Are an outstanding classroom practitioner with the ability to share this expertise with colleagues.
• Lead by example and demonstrate a commitment to raising standards.
• Are an excellent, engaging communicator who is able to develop strong, supportive relationships with children, families and the wider community.
• Have high expectations of behaviour and a commitment to helping every child be the best that they can be.
• Are a great team player.
• Are committed to the safeguarding, welfare and personal development of our children.
In return, we will offer you:
• The opportunity to have a huge impact on the life chances of our wonderful children.
• A large, vibrant school community with family values at its core
• The opportunity to work with a great team of dedicated staff.
• Positive and supportive relationships with all stakeholders.
• First class professional development opportunities
Further information about our school is available on our website www.allansonstreetprimary.co.uk. Due to Covid19, tours of the school will only be offered outside of school hours. To make an appointment, please contact our School Business Manager, Jayne Hurst on 01744 678144.
This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Application forms are available online from www.sthelens.gov.uk. These can be submitted online or directly to the school marked for the attention of Jayne Hurst, Allanson Street Primary School, Gaskell Street, Parr, St Helens, WA91PL on or before the closing date.
Closing Date: 4th May 2021
Shortlisting: 6th and 7th May 2021
Following shortlisting, lesson observations will take place in the candidate’s own school, week commencing 10th May 2021.
Interviews will take place 20th and 21st May 2021.
