TCAT Trustees and the Meadowside Primary Governing Body are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who will work closely with the Headteacher to raise standards across the school and drive improvements in outcomes for all our children, combining creativity and strategic vision to help us achieve these ambitions.

Meadowside Primary, situated in Warrington, is a highly inclusive school catering for children aged from 2 to 11. The school is a proud and active member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT) and shares the mission, “To serve, challenge and empower the educational community”.

Judged Good by Ofsted in 2023, this is an exciting opportunity for a new Deputy Headteacher to support the Headteacher and our school leaders in the next phase of our school journey. Our dedicated staff and supportive community have worked tirelessly to establish a nurturing environment where children thrive, and we are now poised to take the next steps in our journey towards even greater success. This is a pivotal moment to become part of our school, as we advance upon the strong foundations already established.

The right candidate will be an excellent teacher across the primary phases and will demonstrate enthusiasm, resilience and compassion as a leader who has high expectations for all and a commitment to inclusion.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to drive our curriculum across school and to work with and support subject coordinators to ensure the quality of education continues to be developed to meet the needs of our school community.

They will also work alongside the Headteacher to lead teaching and learning through a schedule of strategic and carefully considered professional development and a programme of instructional coaching. This approach will ensure a consistent offer of quality first teaching in every classroom, every day, thereby improving outcomes for all pupils and actively removing barriers for our most vulnerable children. In addition, there will be a responsibility to lead assessment and drive the agenda to narrow attainment gaps within groups through careful data analysis and targeted strategic intervention. The post will also include a teaching responsibility.

This role is open to teachers with proven excellence in senior leadership and who are excited about the prospect of making a difference to the lives of our children and their families. All candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills, have a non-judgemental approach and have a set of core values which align with the values and ethos of Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School and The Challenge Academy Trust. Candidates should be able to work in partnership with parents, families, our local community and external services.

If this is you, we would really welcome your application. We would encourage candidates to visit the school to appreciate the nurturing environment and experience the wonderful ethos established at our school.