Deputy Head Teacher - Ref: TV07119

The Archdiocese of Birmingham in partnership with Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council

St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
Rough Hay Road, Darlaston WS10 8HN

‘Guided by Jesus, learning together, striving for excellence’

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER (Required for September 2019) 

Salary range: L7-11

The governors are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic practising Catholic teacher to the post of Deputy Head teacher to help lead the future vision and development of this ‘working towards improving’ school (OFSTED May 2017)

The successful candidate will:

• Be a practicing and committed Catholic role model for all with a clear vision for Catholic education and of the distinctive nature of Catholic schools.
• Work with the Head teacher to take a key role in the Leadership and Management of the school.
• Be an excellent teacher with a proven track record of the ability to raise the attainment and progress of all children across all key stages.
• Provide dedicated support for the Head teacher and staff in the Catholic and strategic life of the school, and has a clear understanding of the distinct nature of Catholic leadership.          
• Have a clear focus upon and ability to maintain and raise standards throughout the curriculum.
• Be an exemplary teacher, sharing excellence and expertise in the development of all staff.
• Have a teaching commitment in KS1/2 depending on strengths with guaranteed leadership and management time to fulfil the role.
• Have proven leadership skills within primary education and experience of leading school improvement.
• Have the ability to challenge, motivate and inspire others.
• Have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills and have the ability to build teams in school and with external parties.
• Be responsible for the leadership of a core subject area across the school.

We can offer you:

• A friendly, welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos;
• Happy children who enjoy coming to school;
• A committed, dedicated staff and Governing Body;
• A school where we daily live our Mission Statement of “Guided by Jesus, learning together striving for excellence”

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.  Please contact the school to arrange.

Applicants must apply using a CES application form which can be obtained along with a full application pack from the school.  The completed form should be addressed to: The Chair of Governors, Mr Richard Dalton and returned to the school.

Start Date:  September 2019

Group 2

Closing date: Friday 7^th June 2019 (12.00 Noon)

Shortlisting date: Week Commencing 10^th June 2019

Interviews: Week Commencing 17^th June 2019

To request an application pack, arrange a visit or find out more, please contact the school direct on 0121 568 6496 or e-mail us at postbox@st-josephs.walsall.sch.uk or visit our website at http://www.st-josephs.walsall.sch.uk/.

St. Joseph’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are committed to Equal Opportunities.