Job Description

Inspired by Christ, Working together, Achieving our best

St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanford-Le-Hope (Essex)

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Salary Range: Group 2 - Range L8-L14 (Fringe)

Start: September 2020

Are you a current or aspiring practising Catholic Primary Senior Leader looking for a Deputy Headship as part of a Catholic Multi Academy Trust?

We are looking for an innovative, creative, inspirational and dedicated Deputy Headteacher to join our vibrant academy and work in partnership with the Headteacher.

A Deputy Headteacher who:

· Has a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic education

· Is an outstanding teacher

· Is a caring individual who is supportive of the ethos of the academy

· Is a practising Catholic with a strong faith and deep commitment to Catholic Education who will support the Catholic Ethos of the academy

· Will work closely with the Headteacher and Trust to deliver the strategic vision of the school

· Will be the Deputy Safeguarding Lead and will work with the Headteacher to ensure all staff are given advice with regards to routine safeguarding issues and take appropriate action

· Builds upon strong links and partnerships with other academies in the Trust, our parishes, the Diocese and the wider community

· Leads by example and models strong leadership by assisting the Headteacher in the continuous development of our staff

· Fully ICT literate with experience in using data management systems, presentation software and word processing

St Joseph's will offer:

· A positive and caring ethos based on the values of the Catholic faith

· A commitment to support your professional development

· The opportunity to work within a great community

The Christus Catholic Trust (CCT) will offer:

· A dynamic and collaborative team of Senior Leaders across the Trust, who work in partnership and are committed to creating an ethos of mutual support and sharing practices, whilst providing an effective Catholic education for the children in our communities.

· Support to improve the high standards of learning and achievement at our academy

Visits to the academy are strongly encouraged and warmly welcome. Please contact the Trust HR Manager on palomaGI@Christus.org.uk to arrange a visit.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday, 30th March 2020 (by midday)

Shortlisting date: Tuesday, 31st March 2020

Interviews will be held on: Monday, 4th May 2020

St Joseph's Catholic Primary and The Christus Catholic Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake and enhance DBS check and other pre-employment checks.

For an application pack please contact the Trust HR Manager on PalomaGI@Christus.org.uk. The completed application form and additional documents should be sent by email to palomaGI@Christus.org.uk

Please note that we do not accept CV's or applications from agencies.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Information about the School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a popular, friendly school which primarily serves the Catholic community of Stanford-le-Hope. Each and every child is cherished and expected to achieve their very best. We deliver our mission statement by enabling our pupils and the wider community to be “inspired by Christ, work together to achieve our best” and in doing so, learn to love one another, and develop a love of learning in the process.

Under new leadership, we are on an exciting, rapid journey of growth and development whilst preserving our Catholic ethos and living our core Gospel values. We are a vibrant Catholic school which enjoys a rich partnership with the parish of Our Lady and St. Joseph and the wider community. We enjoy wonderful support from our parents in providing an environment where our children thrive.

We promote a rich curriculum with a strong emphasis physical and mental wellbeing as well as utilising our outdoor learning resources.   We serve our community by providing a welcoming, supportive and caring environment where children thrive academically and socially and where the stimulating, aspirational learning ethos reflects high expectations.

At the heart of our vision is that “everybody thrives” and wish others with the same mindset to join us