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ELTON PRIMARY SCHOOL, ALSTON STREET, BURY BL8 1SB (Tel: 0161 705 2674)   DEPUTY HEAD TEACHER (Leadership Spine Points 8 – 12 £44,525 to £49,130 per annum)   REF: 1483   Required for September 2012   Due to the retirement of the current post holder, the children, staff and Governing Body at Elton Primary School are looking for a dynamic Deputy Head Teacher to support them on their next stage of development. The school is seeking an inspirational leader with a passion for education and achievement. We are proud of our commitment to the overall well-being of our children and the curriculum enrichment opportunities we provide and wish to recruit an individual who is committed to the development of the whole child.   We are looking for someone with proven leadership experience, a good working knowledge of Special Educational Needs and the ability to further develop an extensive staff team.   If you are already an excellent Deputy Head Teacher or aspire to be one, this post will offer both challenge and satisfaction.   The successful candidate will:   Be an outstanding teacher with an excellent record of classroom practice and high expectations of behaviour and achievement.   Be committed to raising standards for all pupils.   Have excellent leadership qualities and vision.   Have commitment to working in a whole school team and leading by example.   Be able to inspire and support colleagues in order to further develop our school’s many strengths.   Work in partnership and communicate effectively with children, parents, staff, Governors and outside agencies.   Take the lead in the further development of the curriculum and subsequent resourcing and monitoring.     To fully appreciate the potential of this post, have a look at our website at www.eltonprimary.org.uk. Visits warmly welcome and can be arranged by contacting school on 0161 705 2674.   Shortlisting by Governors on Thursday, 1st March 2012. Interviews will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, 13th/14th March 2012.   As an employee of the school you will have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.   Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.   Application forms and further details are downloadable from this page and returnable to the The Chair of Governors, Elton Primary School, Alston Street, Bury BL8 1SB (Tel: 0161 705 2674) by noon on Friday 24th February 2012.