Deputy Headteacher - Gosford Park Primary School

What is the job role?

Gosford Park is a successful, diverse and vibrant school in the City of Coventry. We are a two-form entry school with Nursery provision. Our mission is to create an outstanding learning environment in which all children are encouraged to progress and achieve academic excellence. We aim to nurture every child’s intellectual, physical, emotional, social, moral and cultural development through the provision of positive experiences.

We are looking for a caring and inspirational leader, who understands our context and has the skills and commitment to take us on the next step of our journey to outstanding.

This is how our pupils and staff describe the school:

“I love all the different things you can do at Gosford Park: lessons, clubs and fun playground activities.”

“Gosford Park is an exciting place.  There is always someone to help you with anything, I love it”

“Gosford Park is an inspiring place because you learn new things every day.  It’s such a bright and happy place to be."

“All the teachers are kind and helpful and the children are welcoming. It's great at Gosford.”

“Gosford is the best place to learn. The teachers are helpful and you can make friends really quickly! You'll never want to leave”

We can offer you:

• A happy and friendly team, held in high esteem by parents and the wider local community.
• Children who are well behaved, eager to learn and proud of their school.
• A positive and creative atmosphere where purposeful learning takes place within a caring and inclusive ethos.
• A hard working, highly skilled and enthusiastic group of dedicated staff and supportive governors.

If you believe you possess the qualities to take on this exciting challenge then the Governing Board would be delighted to hear from you.

Recruitment process

To apply for this role, you need to complete an application form.

Applications will be accepted until 9am on Friday 9^th July 2021.   

1. Potential applicants may wish to contact the school to arrange a visit. (email: admin@gosfordpark.coventry.sch.uk or Telephone: 02476 223281)

2. Interview dates:

Longlisted candidates will be invited to attend Day 1 of the selection process on Wednesday 14^th July 2021. 

3. Shortlisted candidates from Day 1 will be invited to attend a panel Interview on Thursday 15^th July 2021.  Candidates will be asked to prepare a presentation for the interview (further information will be shared with shortlisted candidates) and candidates will be asked questions to further assess their suitability for the role against the essential criteria.  

Should you encounter any issues with your application please get in touch with us by emailing Anne Duffy, School Business Manager: aduffy@gosfordpark.coventry.sch.uk  

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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.