Deputy Headteacher
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5LNDeadline is tomorrow
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
7 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L6-L10
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governing Body and Headteacher of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a practising Catholic to the position of a Deputy Headteacher with a 0.7 teaching commitment. We are looking for someone who will continue to build on our strong Catholic ethos and help to drive forward our whole school vision.
We are seeking to appoint an excellent practitioner with drive and enthusiasm, who has the knowledge, experience and skills to lead, alongside other senior leaders, on teaching, learning, curriculum and assessment. The Deputy Head Teacher will work closely with the Head teacher and other senior leaders in the school.
At St Mary’s Primary School, children are at the heart of our work. Our priority is to deliver high quality teaching and learning whilst at the same time providing rich and enjoyable learning experiences.
We would like to hear from you if you:
- Are a practising Catholic with a strong faith commitment.
- Can demonstrate a clear understanding of Catholic education and the vision and ability to further develop the Catholic life of our school;
- Have the ability to identify and deliver outstanding teaching; having the confidence to lead and model this.
- Have previous leadership experience within a primary school, at senior leadership level.
- Are passionate about ensuring that each pupil fulfils their unique potential;
- Have a tenacious approach to Safeguarding; ensuring the safety and well being of all
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to build on and maintain strong relationships with staff, parents and carers, children, governors and the local and wider community.
- Have an in-depth knowledge of the curriculum across the primary age range including EYFS.
- Have regard and respect for the experiences, knowledge and cultural diversity that every child brings to school and use this as a foundation for improving standards;
- Offer all children equal access to all aspects of school life; where individual differences are appreciated, celebrated, understood and accepted;
- Encourage children to become good citizens holding British and Gospel values, by developing caring attitudes, tolerance and respect towards themselves, other children, adults, their school and their community.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- A school where children are at the centre and Jesus is at the heart of everything we do;
- Children who are rewarding to teach, eager to learn and who thrive on success, nurture and positive relationships
- A dedicated and highly motivated staff who have strong relationships with pupils, parents and the local community; who work hard to make St Mary’s the success it is
- A place where we create growth in prayer, spiritual awareness and moral values;
- A friendly, welcoming and supportive community who are immensely proud of their school;
- A commitment to continued professional development;
- A supportive and active Local Governing Body;
- A friendly working environment which supports and enhances our vision and ethos.
Further details about the role
Start Date: 1 September 2024
Group 2 Leadership Range: Deputy Headteacher Salary: L6-L10 (£53,380- £58,959) 0.7 teaching commitment.
Age Range: 2-11 years old Number on Role: 215 (including 33 Nursery)
School Mission Statement:
At St Mary’s Catholic Primary School,
We love one another by
Showing respect and caring for each other.
We always try our best and take pride in ourselves
Because each one of us is special to God.
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.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin@stmarys-harrington.cumbria.sch.uk
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 204 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@stmarys-harrington.cumbria.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01946 830433
Catholic Primary School 2-11yrs
Arranging a visit to St Mary's Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@stmarys-harrington.cumbria.sch.uk.
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