Deputy Headteacher

Job details

Job role: Deputy headteacher

Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern: Full time

Contract type: Permanent

Pay scale: L3-L5

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who:

• Can communicate the school’s vision compellingly and support the Headteacher’s strategic leadership
• Has the vision, passion and ability to lead, inspire and motivate all members of our school community to ensure they achieve their full potential.
• Is an outstanding teacher who inspires children and is able to share exemplary practice across the whole primary phase.
• Is creative, forward thinking and has proven experience in leading and managing areas of school development.
• Has the ability to build excellent relationships with pupils, families, staff, governors, the parish and the wider community
• Will promote values that maintain a disciplined, orderly school with a caring Catholic ethos.
• Will be responsible for TAs and their appraisals

The post holder will be an outstanding practitioner who is committed to raising standards for all learners. They will ensure that teaching is of the highest standard in order to secure the continued success of our school in providing the best opportunities for all children.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• Happy, well-behaved children who enjoy coming to school and are eager to learn and full of potential.
• Friendly, dedicated and professional staff.
• A highly committed Governing Board focused on securing an exciting future for our school.
• A strong commitment to your professional growth and leadership development.
• Excellent collaborative networks within the Catholic Multi-Academy Trust.
• A welcoming school with a strong community spirit.
• A supportive body of parents.

Bridgnorth is a picturesque historic market town in Shropshire, with the school just a short walk from the vibrant town centre. Ideally located, it’s easily accessible from Telford, Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton and surrounding areas, offering the charm of town life with easy access to the M54 and other main roads.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

childcare disqualification

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

medical

online and social media

prohibition from teaching

right to work

satisfactory references

suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Apply for this job

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Application form.docx - 66.7 KB (opens in new tab)

GUIDANCE-FOR-APPLICANTS-IN-SECURING-A-FAITH-REFERENCE-revised-April-2023-1.pdf - 62.7 KB (opens in new tab)

Deputy Headteacher - Person Specification.pdf - 297 KB (opens in new tab)

Deputy Headteacher - Job Description.pdf - 225 KB (opens in new tab)

Headteacher letter.pdf - 71.8 KB (opens in new tab)

Advert - Deputy Headteacher - St John's Catholic Primary School.pdf - 181 KB (opens in new tab)

Application Forms - Notes to Applicants.pdf - 219 KB (opens in new tab)

Letter from the Chair of Governors.pdf - 35 KB (opens in new tab)

Consent to Obtain References Form.docx - 149 KB (opens in new tab)

About [Employer hidden]

School type: Academy, Catholic, ages 4 to 11

Education phase: Primary school

School size: Up to 210 pupils

Age range: 4 to 11

Ofsted report: View Ofsted report

School website: [Employer hidden] website

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