Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher

Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools

(Ditton Nursery School and Warrington Road Nursery School)

Salary: L1 – 5 £49,781 - £54,939

Hours: Full-time

Contract type: Permanent

Reporting to: Headteacher

Responsible for: Teachers and support staff

We are a federation of 2 maintained Nursery Schools looking for an experienced, imaginative and innovative leader with a passion for Early Years education.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate that they have the ability to inspire and motivate a team to ensure that both staff and children achieve their full potential. The post will initially be based at Ditton Nursery School however cross federation work will be required.

We are seeking a leader who:

• Is an excellent Early Years practitioner
• Has a comprehensive understanding of Early Years education
• Has experience of adaptive teaching and ensuring the needs of all children are met, including those with SEND
• Has experience of middle or senior leadership
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can inspire and lead a creative and committed staff team
• Can inspire and nurture an existing team of strong practitioners
• Can support and drive high expectations, the ethos, aims and values of our federation

Candidates should want to play a significant role in driving school improvement, leading staff and having a clear, positive impact on children’s outcomes.

Candidates with an interest, qualification or experience in Forest School are particularly welcome.

In return we can offer you:

• A genuine opportunity to make a difference where it is needed
• A fantastic community of children, parents and carers who deserve the best
• A wonderful early years environment with a nurturing ethos
• An opportunity to grow and develop as a leader
• A commitment to your professional development.
• A dedicated, and high-quality staff team who are passionate about early years

Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority.

Enhanced DSB clearance will be required for the posts. Further details can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service.

Visits to look around the Nursery Schools are warmly welcomed. Please call Catherine on 0151 4244687 or Kirstie on 0151 4245686 to book an appointment.

Key Dates

Closing date: 12 noon, 24th April 2025

Shortlisting date: 25th April 2025

Interviews: w/c 28th April 2025