Deputy Headteacher

Leadership 5-10 Required for September 2019

Due to the creation of the Deputy Headteacher post here at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Academy, the Governing Body are seeking to appoint a strongly motivated individual, who with the Headteacher, will inspire all staff to drive high aspirations for all children in our care.

We are looking for someone who: 

o    is a practicing Catholic with a strong personal faith and a deep commitment to the ethos and vision of Catholic education and knows what it means to be inspired by the Holy Spirit guided by the teachings of Christ; 

o    is an excellent teacher who loves learning; has a successful track record of teaching across the primary age range; is focused on improving outcomes for all pupils; collaborates as part of a team to build a learning community of teachers; strives to provide an excellent, well-rounded and successful primary school experience, full of memories and exciting learning that the pupils will take with them through life.

o    is able to establish creative, responsive, and effective approaches to learning and teaching

o    is able to establish effect links with parents, parish and wider community to improve and enhance the curriculum and furthering the Catholic nature, purpose and aims of the school.

o    is able to challenge under performance at all levels, ensuring effective and corrective action and follow up .

In return, we can offer: 

o    Children who love coming to school, are engaged in their learning and have excellent behaviour

o    the opportunity to work with the Headteacher in developing a dedicated and enthusiastic staff team who are committed to enabling all pupils to achieve;

o    a committed and supportive environment where you are encouraged to progress further in your career; 

o    An exciting opportunity to join a highly effective Multi Academy Collegiate, with excellent opportunities across our family of schools and with the PTSA Teaching School.

o    supportive parents who are proud of the achievements of their children and supportive of our mission to provide an outstanding Catholic education; 

o    a governing body that is highly committed and supportive of the school and the headteacher.      

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Dates available 20^th March 2019, 22^nd March 2019 and 26th March 2019.To arrange a tour of the school and to receive an application pack, please contact Mrs Helen Ruscoe - St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy ,Aylesbury Road, Bentilee, Stoke on Trent, ST2 0LY 01782 234737 or hruscoe@stgca.org.uk

DBS
St Maria Goretti is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the Criminal Records Bureau.

Asylum and Immigration
To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/