Deputy Headteacher - Permanent contract

Location: St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School, High Street, Chasetown, Staffordshire.  WS7 3XL
Telephone:  01543 227220

Scale:                           Leadership Scale

Salary:                         L4 – 8 (Subject to Teachers Pay and Conditions) £43,034 -£47,501 per annum

Hours:                          32.50 per week

headteacher@st-joseph-st-theresa.staffs.sch.uk

Required to start September 2019

196 pupils currently on roll

The Governors are seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Deputy Headteacher, who is a practising Catholic, to work with the new head teacher and make a substantial contribution to the leadership and management of our school.

The successful candidate will:

• be a practising Catholic with a strong commitment to the Catholic ethos and vision of the school
• be an outstanding classroom practitioner who engages and enthuses children
• demonstrate a clear desire for enabling progress and inspiring colleagues in raising standards
• be highly motivated with proven leadership skills
• recognise, support, utilise and develop the skills of all staff
• have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead, challenge and motivate staff and children
• can support the Headteacher in the strategic role of raising our standards of achievement – both academically and pastorally

  We can offer:

• a friendly and welcoming environment with a strong, positive and caring Catholic ethos
• children who are committed, enthusiastic and fully engaged in their learning     
• professional and dedicated staff, supportive parents and active Governors
• the opportunity to work with other Catholic schools as part of a well-established collaboration of schools
• commitment to your continuing professional development

  If you have a passion to make a difference in an ambitious, creative & progressive school, that has a yearning to improve then we would warmly welcome and encourage you to visit our school; appointments can be made by contacting the school office: office@st-joseph-st-theresa.staffs.sch.uk 

  Application packs may be requested from: headteacher@st-joseph-st-theresa.staffs.sch.uk   Applications must be made on the CES Senior Leadership application form.

  Completed applications should be sent for the attention of the Headteacher – Mrs I Walker.

  Additional Information

  This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

  This position is subject to a “disclosure” check under the “Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974”. Further details regarding this check and Staffordshire County Council’s employment policy will be found within the guidance notes.

  Closing date:    Monday 4^th March 2019 at 09:00am                  

  Shortlisting:     Thursday 7^th March 2019

  Interviews:       Friday 22^nd March 2019