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Deputy Headteacher

Saint Paul's Catholic High School, Manchester, M23 2YS

This job expired on 30 April 2021 – see similar jobs

Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
30 April 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 April 2021

Job details

Job role: Headteacher
Deputy headteacher
Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: L21 - L25

Deputy Headteacher job summary

The Wythenshawe Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a Deputy Headteacher at Saint Paul’s Catholic High School , an expanding 11-16 Voluntary Academy.

We are looking for committed and practising Catholics who have the experience, motivation, enthusiasm and skill set to work in partnership with the Headteacher and other stakeholders to help lead the future vision and development of the School and the Trust.

The main duties of the role are:
• Supporting the Headteacher in managing and supporting the strategic direction of the School
• To safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
• To contribute to the provision of high quality teaching and learning to ensure successful outcomes for all
• Undertake key strategic and operational duties as delegated by the Headteacher

The successful candidate will:
• Be a practising and committed Catholic role model for everyone within our community and able to articulate a clear vision for Catholic education and the distinctive nature of Catholic schools
• Be able to work in successful partnership with the Headteacher and support the Trust’s vision for raising standards across the curriculum
• Be an exemplary teacher by endorsing and following the agreed policies and by sharing their own excellent practice with the team
• Have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills and have the ability to build happy teams in school and with external parties
• Have proven leadership skills within secondary education and experience of leading school improvement
• Demonstrate an ambitious drive for each child within the Trust to succeed in all aspects of their lives
• Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
• Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour
• Have strong moral and ethical principles and values

The schools have been designated by the Secretary of State as schools with a religious character. Their Articles of Association state that they are part of the Catholic Church and are to be conducted as a Catholic school in accordance with Canon Law, the teachings of the Catholic Church and the diocesan trust deed. At all times the schools are to serve as a witness to the Catholic Faith in Our Lord Jesus Christ. The post is therefore reserved for practising Catholics who can show by example and from experience that he or she will ensure that the schools are distinctively Catholic in all its aspects. There will be Diocesan representation on the selection panel.

Please note CVs and agency referrals will not be accepted

Commitment to safeguarding

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

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