Assistant Headteacher
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1JDThis job expired on 26 March 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
26 March 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L10-L14
What skills and experience we're looking for
Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy, part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Headteacher, supportive of the ethos and vision of Catholic Education. The governors are looking for an outstanding and inspirational practitioner who will have a considerable and sustained impact on the Quality of Education, Behaviour and attitudes or Personal Development of pupils across the academy and the ability to build upon our current developments and achievements. Candidates should have a record of effective leadership and innovation at middle management level and be able to evidence their impact on pupil outcomes.
The specific areas of responsibility will be decided based on the skillset of the successful candidate and the existing team.
More generally, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to school self-evaluation, development, planning and appraisal. There will be the requirement to attend Governor meetings and you will be expected to attend major school events and play a full part in ensuring the efficient day-to-day running of the Academy.
We are looking for a colleague with the motivation and determination to drive forward school improvement. You must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to influence and motivate all members of our school community. You can expect excellent line management, coaching and mentoring from the Headteacher and Deputy Headteachers, and a close and effective working relationship with our existing Assistant Headteachers.
What the school offers its staff
You can expect excellent line management, coaching and mentoring from the Headteacher and Deputy Headteachers, and a close and effective working relationship with our existing Assistant Headteachers.
Situated in the beautiful Darley Abbey area on the outskirts of Derby, Saint Benedict is the city’s only Catholic Secondary school. We serve a wonderfully diverse community of students who come from over forty countries around the world and who come from all parts of Derby and beyond.
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.
About Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1338 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@srscmat.co.uk
Arranging a visit to Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
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