Deputy Headteacher at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Job Description

Location: STJOSEPH'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, VAAGEN ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, ESSEX SS8 9DP

Vacancy: DEPUTYHEADTEACHER Required for September 2024

Assisi Catholic Trust are seeking an ambitious Deputy Headteacher who has demonstrable experience as an
excellent Catholic practitioner and teacher for this rewarding leadership role at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School.

The successful candidate will be a team player with a commitment to continuous school improvement, who will
nurture the children and contribute to leading the staff to excel. We are keen to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who
will ensure that St Joseph's provides a broad curriculum, rooted in Gospel values. As a practicing Catholic, your drive
and vision will help us continue to maximise the development and achievements of all our children, as well as
contributing to our local community and wider Trust community of schools. The successful candidate will have the
aspiration, resilience, and ability to support the new Headteacher, building positive and trusting relationships with
pupils, staff and parents and create a culture of learning and ambition that will see our children develop, grow, and
contribute as an active member in society today.

We want our Deputy Headteacher to: -

• Be a committed practicing Catholic and to support the Catholic ethos of our Catholic School, including the spiritual
development of the pupils and the school's role within the community.

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, enthuse and motivate others and develop
effective partnerships.

• Continue to raise aspirations, standards and achievements of all our children through support and challenge;

• Secure high quality teaching and learning, with the ability to identify and sustain long term improvement;

• Use resources, intellect, creativity, and innovation to be successful.

• Have a positive and optimistic approach; be proactive, resilient, and confident; be an excellent multitasker;

• Be passionately committed to safeguarding and the welfare and wellbeing of children and staff.

We can offer you: -

• Pupils who enjoy coming to school and have positive relationships, both in class and around the school.

• A supportive, welcoming, and caring ethos throughout the school based on the values of the Catholic faith.

• A team of talented and conscientious staff who work collaboratively, to provide the best education and
support for our pupils.

• The opportunity to work with delightful children, committed staff and supportive parents who appreciate the
approachability of staff and feel welcome within the school community.

• The benefits of extensive support and collaboration across our Trust schools and the wider Diocese of
Brentwood and can provide the successful applicant with opportunities for further professional development.

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school and should contact Claire Fantini, HR Manager, at the Assisi
Registered Office on 01702 344933 or by email on recruitment@assisicatholictrust.com to arrange a visit.

This is a reserved post and is open to practising Catholics only, please review the document produced by the Diocese of
Brentwood ''Definition of a Practising Catholic for Reserved Posts" for further information. Priest references will be requested
prior to shortlisting and are a requirement for this process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note we do
not accept CVs or applications from agencies.

Full details of the post and application form are available on the school's website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - A Good Catholic School - Vacancies (stjosephscanvey.net) and ACT website
www.assisicatholictrust.com. Completed applications should be sent to recruitment@assisicatholictrust.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Assisi Catholic Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and
expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks and Enhanced DBS
clearance. References will be sought and an online search carried out on applicants as part of our due diligence.
Closing

Closing Date: Sunday 28th April 2024

Formal Interviews: Friday 10th May 2024

Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Information about the School

The aim of the Trust is to provide the children in our care with the best possible education within a caring and supportive Catholic ethos.

We will support the spiritual, moral, social, cultural and physical development of each child, as well as maximising progress, achievement and attainment to ensure their intellectual growth and to fulfil their potential.

Our Schools are: • Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Benfleet • Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Leigh-on-Sea • Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School, Rayleigh • Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Southend-on-sea • St Helen’s Catholic Primary School, Westcliff-on-sea • St George’s Catholic Primary School, Shoeburyness • St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Canvey Island • St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School, Rochford • St Thomas More High School, Westcliff-on-sea

We respect each pupil as a unique person with God given gifts, qualities and particular needs.

Appointments made are subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance and safeguarding checks.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.