- Organisation type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 228 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Deputy Headteacher
More than one location, St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy TrustThis job expired on 10 February 2025 – see similar jobs
Earliest start date
1 April 2025
Latest start date
1 May 2025
Closing date
10 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
28 January 2025
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
- Fixed term - Up to one year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- L5 (£54,939)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Board of Directors of St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust is looking to appoint an outstanding Deputy Headteacher to support the Headteacher of Holy Family Catholic Academy. We are seeking someone, who is an inspirational leader and who possesses the vision and dedication required to enhance the leadership of this vibrant inclusive school, working alongside the Headteacher.
This is an exciting professional development opportunity for an outstanding practitioner with a proven track record of raising attainment for all learners including those who have SEND or are disadvantaged. Someone with strong leadership skills who is willing to engage with committed staff, enthusiastic children and supportive parents.
The successful candidate will:
§ be a practising Catholic with a strong faith commitment (this is a reserved post)
§ has a proven track record of leading, managing and motivating a school team
§ be an outstanding classroom practitioner who can demonstrate and sustain outstanding teaching and learning embracing new developments and changes in the educational landscape
§ is able to plan strategically and work alongside the Headteacher to create a longer-term vision for the school
§ be passionate about making a positive difference to our pupils’ lives within an inclusive environment; someone who is ambitious for all our pupils
§ have an excellent understanding of the CSI and Ofsted frameworks
§ have the ability to build relationships with staff, pupils parents, governors and others working in St Joseph CMAT plus a variety of external partners.
§ be able to inspire the whole community, build and maintain successful teams and work collaboratively with others to achieve success
§ actively listen and effectively communicate to a wide range of audiences
§ place safeguarding at the heart of all decision-making
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you:
a welcoming community of enthusiastic, happy and well-behaved children, who love to learn
a highly supportive, effective and ambitious Board
excellent professional development opportunities
a team of highly committed headteachers
high quality support from the CMAT central team
Benefits platform including EAP
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
https://sjcmat.co.uk/blog/vacancy/deputy-headteacher-fixed-term/For an informal discussion please contact Amy Fidler, Director of Primary Education on afidler@sjcmat.co.uk
For more information and an application pack, please visit https://sjcmat.co.uk/make-a-difference/vacancies/
Commitment to safeguarding
St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, and in accordance with statutory guidance, we will carry out an online search (for publicly available material) to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened which we may want to explore with shortlisted applicants at interview.
This job post has expired.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- lkelly@sjcmat.co.uk
St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust (SJCMAT) is a growing family of Catholic schools serving communities across the North West, united by a shared mission to provide the highest quality Catholic education for every child. Inspired by Gospel values and the teachings of the Catholic Church, we are committed to ensuring that every young person flourishes academically, spiritually and personally.
As a Trust, we believe that every child deserves access to an ambitious curriculum, exceptional teaching and enriching opportunities that enable them to achieve their full potential, regardless of their starting point or background. Our schools are committed to high standards, strong outcomes and a culture of continual improvement, ensuring that children are equipped with the knowledge, skills and character needed to succeed in modern Britain and contribute positively to society.
SJCMAT is entering an exciting period of sustainable growth, with an expanding family of primary and secondary schools across the Liverpool City Region and beyond. Working in close partnership with the Archdiocese of Liverpool, we are building a collaborative network of schools where expertise, resources and best practice are shared for the benefit of all pupils and communities.
Our Trust is committed to investing in people. We provide high-quality professional development, leadership pathways and career progression opportunities for colleagues at every stage of their careers. Through initiatives such as our Teacher Training Hub and wider workforce development programmes, we are helping to develop the next generation of outstanding teachers, leaders and support professionals.
We are creating a Trust where children thrive, staff are supported to excel, and schools work together to deliver transformational outcomes. As we continue to grow, our ambition remains clear: to become one of the leading Catholic Multi Academy Trusts in the country, providing exceptional education and life-changing opportunities for every child we serve.
School Details
Holy Family Catholic Academy
Arranging a visit to St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lkelly@sjcmat.co.uk.
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