Deputy Headteacher

Job Description

ST. TERESA'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL,

Ashingdon Road, Rochford, Essex SS4 1RF

Deputy Headteacher

Salary: Leadership Group Scale: 7-11

Group 2, NOR 212

St. Teresa's is a small, friendly school with a caring atmosphere and commitment to high quality learning within the Diocese of Brentwood. We are proud of our strong Catholic ethos and bright, stimulating learning environment.

Due to the retirement of our very special Deputy Head, the Governors of St. Teresa's are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Deputy Head, who is a practicing Catholic, has a passion for teaching and learning, has a proven track record regarding school improvement and is a strong classroom teacher.

St. Teresa's is a good school committed to continuous school improvement.

The successful candidate will:

· Be committed to the school's Catholic ethos and promote its strong values at all times

· Inspire colleagues through exemplar teaching in order to ensure that every pupil has the very best learning opportunities

· Have the ability to assume significant roles of responsibility and make a major contribution to school improvement

· Be able to work successfully with pupils, parents, governors and the wider community

· Be an excellent role model for staff, with a positive outlook

We can offer you:

· The opportunity to work in a warm, caring environment where everyone is committed to the highest possible standards

· A strong, dedicated SLT and highly capable colleagues

· Children who love learning and want to come to school

· Effective professional development to support your aspirations.

We encourage visits from applicants. Please contact Mrs. Amanda Kipps (School Business Manager) by telephone (01702 547918) or email (admin@st-teresas-pri.essex.sch.uk) to arrange an appointment and request an application pack. Applicants must use the Catholic Education Service (CES) forms.

Closing Date:15th May 2017

Shortlisting date: 16th May 2017

Interview date: 22nd May 2017

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All appointment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, staff disqualification declaration, medical clearances and references.

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.