Deputy Head Teacher Post: I have shown a number of potential candidates around school over the past week or so. It is a really good opportunity to meet people without the added stress of the interview process – I think you can get a real sense of someone’s vision and educational ethos through an informal conversation. So far we have had 11 applications and the closing date is not until Monday so there could be more. We will shortlist on Monday evening and the formal selection process, which involves an interview as well as a range of challenging tasks, will take place on Thursday. I am hoping I will be able to tell you who will be replacing Mrs Joyce from September in next Friday’s newsletter, so watch this space…