Deputy Headteacher
St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 9EA12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
25 September 2024 at 9am
Date listed
2 September 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
- L4-L8
What skills and experience we're looking for
The governors of St John’s Catholic Primary wish to invite applications from practising Catholics with successful senior leadership experience for the post of Deputy Headteacher to join the School’s Leadership team at this well-established, successful and happy school. St John’s Catholic Primary School is a large (308 pupils) one and a half form entry school situated in the county town of Wiltshire, Trowbridge.
From September 2024 the School embarks on an exciting chapter with a new Headteacher in post who is dedicated and passionate for every child to reach their potential in order that they become the change makers and leaders of the future. As Deputy Headteacher, you will work alongside our new Headteacher to provide vision, strategic direction and leadership to build on our many strengths and lead our school into the future.
St John’s was judged to be Good by Ofsted at its last inspection in November 2022 and Good in the Section 48 inspection in December 2018.
We are looking for a strong, dynamic and inspirational leader who will be:
o Practising Catholic, committed to the values of Catholic education, with senior leadership experience in a Catholic school.
o Passionate, experienced and ambitious educator, with the vision to articulate clearly the role that he or she will take in further developing our Catholic school
o Highly effective teacher and leader of learning, with experience of delivering a broad, rich and varied curriculum that meets the needs of every unique child.
o In a class teacher role 3 days per week
o Experience in driving forward developments in the leadership of the RE
o Committed to team working and staff development
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer:
o Children who are committed, enthusiastic and fully engaged in their learning.
o Friendly and professional colleagues and active Governors.
o Parents who take an interest in their child’s development
o Excellent opportunities for further professional development.
o Strong support from parents, Governors and the Catholic community.
o Support from both Clifton Diocese and Wiltshire Local Authority
Commitment to safeguarding
St John’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with an online search in line with KCSIE.
‘We grow and learn in the footsteps of Jesus’
Applying for the job
Visits to St John’s Catholic Primary School are encouraged and warmly welcomed. If you think this exciting opportunity is for you, the Governors look forward to meeting you and receiving your application.
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the school website along with our applicants privacy notice.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin@st-johns-trowbridge.wilts.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 299 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@st-johns-trowbridge.wilts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01225 752006
Welcome to St John's Catholic Primary School.
We are a one and a half form entry Voluntary Aided Primary School in Trowbridge and are part of the Clifton Diocese.
Please visit our school website www.st-johns-trowbridge.wilts.sch.uk for more information and to view our recent Ofsted report from November 2022.
Arranging a visit to St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@st-johns-trowbridge.wilts.sch.uk.
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