Associate Assistant Headteacher - RE and Personal Development
Notre Dame High School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 3BTThis job expired on 12 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
12 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Religious education
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £62,202 - £68,586
Pay scale
- Leadership pay scale point 10 - point 14
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Proven track record as an outstanding classroom teacher with experience of teaching from KS3 to KS5 including children with a full range of prior attainment and barriers to learning
- Proven track record in securing excellent teaching through an analytical understanding of how students learn and of the core features of successful classroom practice and curriculum design, leading to rich curriculum opportunities and students’ well being
- Ability to secure a culture of ‘open classrooms’ as a basis for sharing and transferring good practice
- Ability to create an ethos within which all staff are motivated, supported to develop and hold each other to account
- Ability to draw on a range of quantitate and qualitative data along with evidence from experience within and beyond our school in order to inform evaluation of aspects of school life and strategic planning for improvement
- Knowledge and understanding of the distinctive characteristics of a Notre Dame Catholic Education as set out in the Hallmarks and the section 48 framework.
- Knowledge and understanding of the features of formation and education in human wholeness
- Strongly developed organisational skills
- Experience of managing and leading staff
- Ability to prioritise own work to meet deadlines and ensure most effective use of time
- Ability to reflect on own practice, critically evaluate and plan strategically for improvement
- Ability to think on feet, work on own initiative and find solution to problems
- Good interpersonal skills with strong two-way communication
- Ability to inspire and motivate others
- Ability to lead a team, make decisions, implement them and be accountable
- Ability to handle conflict and change with optimism and resilience
- Practicing Catholic who is committed to upholding and contributing to Catholic Christian ethos inspired by the model of servant leadership
- Holds and is able to articulate a clear vision based on the common good, focused on providing high quality education in human wholeness
- Demands ambitious standards for all students; overcoming disadvantage and advancing equality, instilling a strong sense of accountability in staff for their work on students’ outcomes
- Values research and an evidenced based approach to teaching and school improvement
- Is an excellent role model, displaying humour, diplomacy and integrity
- Additional shared responsibilities as a member of SMT
- Committed to upholding confidentiality and treating staff, students and all members of the community with respect, valuing their dignity
- Committed to providing a safe, calm and well- ordered environment for all pupils and staff, focussed on safeguarding students and developing their exemplary behaviour in school and wider society
- Committed to establishing efficient, rigorous, fair and transparent systems and processes throughout the school
- Committed to creating an outward –facing school, learning from and championing best practice to secure excellent achievements for all students
- Willingness to contribute to extra-curricular activities
What the school offers its staff
At Notre Dame the ongoing professional development of all staff is a key priority. Our view is that we can always improve, not because we are not good enough but because we can be even better at what we do and that this in turn will ensure the very best outcomes for our students. We also aim to help staff to be ready for their ‘next step’ in their careers whatever that might be.
In order to achieve these aims we;
- have an ethos of ‘learning together’ through joint practice development which is conducted in a supportive and developmental way. Staff are encouraged to take risks and use research and evidence-based approaches to improve their classroom practice.
- Encourage staff to be reflective and take the lead in their own professional development so that their individual needs are met
- Assign Teacher Developers to work with all departments to provide bespoke training and development.
- Have a comprehensive and supportive ECT programme to fully support those new to the profession. This involves tailored Professional Studies sessions and opportunities to work collaboratively with peers.
- Provide trainee mentoring programmes for those moving in to new positions for example middle and senior leadership
Further details about the role
We are looking to appoint to one of the following permanent full-time posts from September 2025:
- Assistant Headteacher – Ethos L12 – L16
- Associate Assistant Headteacher - RE and Personal Development L10-L14
- Head of RE with Leadership of PSHE -TLR 1B
- Teacher of RE – Teacher’s pay range
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an RE specialist to join our school. Due to a number of changes that are currently taking place, we could fill this vacancy in a number of ways.
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious teacher/ leader to play a key role in driving forward high standards of teaching and learning, with a specific focus on an inclusive approach in every classroom. You will be an excellent communicator and team player, with the ability to inspire and motivate both staff and students. You will also have a strong commitment to the ethos and values of the school, and to the wider community that we serve.
Notre Dame is a Catholic school with a strong ethos at its heart. All staff are expected to uphold and contribute to the ethos of the school, which is what makes it a special place to work.
We are particularly keen to reflect the diverse nature of our student community in our staff; we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and strongly believe that diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact to our whole school community.
For further details and an application pack please visit our website: www.notredame-high.co.uk or telephone the school. Please return your application form and Consent to Obtain References form to recruitment@notredame-high.co.uk
Closing date: Noon on Monday 12th May 2025
Interviews to take place week commencing 12th and 19th May 2025
Notre Dame expects all candidates to familiarise themselves with our Safeguarding Policy which can be found on the school website at School Policies – Notre Dame High School (notredame-high.co.uk)
Notre Dame High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a self-disclosure is required for applicants shortlisted for interview.
Commitment to safeguarding
Notre Dame High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a self-disclosure is required for applicants shortlisted for interview.
Notre Dame expects all candidates to familiarise themselves with our Safeguarding Policy which can be found on the school website at www.notredame-high.co.uk/about-the-school/school-policies
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Notre Dame High School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1487 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Notre Dame High School website
- Email address
- recruitment@notredame-high.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0114 2502536
Notre Dame is a Catholic school with a strong ethos at its heart. All staff are expected to uphold and contribute to the ethos of the school, which is what makes it a special place to work.
Arranging a visit to Notre Dame High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@notredame-high.co.uk.
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