Assistant Headteacher

St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 0JN

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2024

• Closing date

  16 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 April 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time contract
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L4-L8

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Support fully our Catholic ethos, vision and values
• Demonstrate a passion for teaching and be a practitioner that others can be inspired by
• Be an excellent practitioner with secure knowledge of all Key Stages including EYFS
• Support the school through the development of teaching and learning priorities across the school;
• Be accountable for the standards of achievement of pupils;
• Support policy development and implementation;
• Have an impact on the educational progress of the pupils
• Support, develop and enhance the teaching practice of the school’s staff
• Be committed to achieving the best outcome for every child
• Be committed to their own continuing professional development
• Lead specific areas of the School’s Development Plan, or a core area across the school
• Support middle and subject leaders
• Support the Head of School in raising standards across the school and developing leaders;
• Work with the Head of school in ensuring the good order of the school and provide an environment in which all adults and children are enabled to achieve success and be proud of.
• Liaise with other schools in our special ‘partnership’
• Support on Teaching, Learning and Assessment

What the school offers its staff

• An exciting opportunity to work in a school that is striving to be the best it can be
• A commitment to you and your professional development
• Wonderful and well behaved children
• A well -resourced school
• A hardworking team that works together for the best outcomes for pupils
• Opportunities to engage with colleagues in partner schools
• A warm and welcoming environment
• Children who are resilient, well-behaved and love to learn!
• A Governing Body committed fully to supporting all staff in order to drive and sustain school improvement

Commitment to safeguarding

Our partnership of schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. The role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a children’s barred list check. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure.

Applying for the job

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to sarah.cashmore@francisxavier.co.uk

Visas cannot be sponsored.

Upload additional documents

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

Application Pack Assistant Headteacher.pdf - 1 MB (opens in new tab)

About St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 228 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: sarah.cashmore@francisxavier.co.uk
• Phone number: 01302 344678
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-francis-xavier-catholic-primary-school-doncaster (opens in new tab)

St Francis Xavier Primary School is situated close to Doncaster City centre with close links with the A1 and other major motorway routes. It is a vibrant and aspirational school with a proud and visible Catholic ethos underpinning a positive approach to both learning and behaviour.

Arranging a visit to St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sarah.cashmore@francisxavier.co.uk.

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