(Teaching & Learning)
Required for September 2025
Application Process
How to Apply
All applicants must complete the application form, downloadable from the school website www.dwps.co.uk. CVs will not be accepted.
Visits to the school will take place during the mornings of Friday 7th, Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th February 2025 These can be arranged by contacting Rachel Mahoney on rmahoney@dwhs.co.uk or by telephone 0208 566 6446 ext. 314.
Completed applications should be emailed to rmahoney@dwhs.co.uk by 9.00am on Monday 24th February 2025.
Guidance notes on completing the supporting statement
A shortlist will be drawn up on the basis of the application form and supporting statement only. Candidates should pay particular attention to the Person Specification and address the highlighted criteria in a numbered format giving examples of recent experience and evidence.
For each of the highlighted criteria briefly outline:
*Your role at the time
*The action you took and the skills that you used
*The outcome and impact of your actions
Please also add a concluding section outlining how you believe that your educational philosophy has prepared you for the role of Deputy Headteacher at Dormers Wells Primary School.
Recruitment timeline
The school is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the DBS. Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.
Visits to the school: By appointment on the mornings of Friday 7, Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 February 2025
Closing date: application forms to be submitted to the school by 9 am on Monday 24 February 2025
Shortlisting date: Tuesday 25 February 2025
Interview dates: Thursday 6 March and Friday 7 March 2025