Deputy Headteacher (TV30119)

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 January/April 2020

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 of the school.

The school is a welcoming, friendly and orderly learning community, reflecting its motto of: ‘guided by Jesus, learning together, striving for excellence’.

Both leadership and management and behaviour judged Good (OFSTED June 2019)

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.

• 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 part time 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 try to live our Mission Statement of “Guided by Jesus, learning together striving for excellence”

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

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:  January or April 2020

Salary: L7-L11

Group 2

Closing date: 18th October 2019  1pm.

Interview and classroom observation: Week commencing 21st October 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  

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.