Deputy Headteacher
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 4LTThis job expired on 19 May 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
31 August 2021
Closing date
19 May 2021 at 9am
Date listed
30 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
- L11 – L15 (£54,091 - £59,581)
Additional allowances
• Access to first class CPD opportunities. We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 21 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
Deputy Headteacher job summary
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an outstanding Deputy Headteacher to The Good Shepherd Catholic primary School from 31 August 2021. The Good Shepherd is a successful, vibrant and popular two form entry primary school and we are excited to be opening a new Nursery in September 2021.
We can offer:
• A highly successful school, (Ofsted ‘Good’ 2018, Diocesan Canonical Inspection ‘Outstanding’ 2015)
• A strong Catholic ethos where every member of the school community is valued
• Highly motivated, friendly and well-behaved children
• Friendly, hardworking, and committed staff
• The opportunity to be innovative in supporting whole school development
• the benefits of The Nottingham Catholic Teaching School Alliance giving you access to first class CPD opportunities and the opportunity to be able to lead CPD for the TSA
• A highly supportive and ambitious Governing Body and MAT Leadership Team
Our Deputy will:
• Be a practising Catholic with a strong faith commitment and clear vision for Catholic education
• Have the ability to lead, motivate and inspire our children on their faith journey
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner and have a clear commitment to raising standards through leadership and support for other staff
• Work in close partnership with the Headteacher to further the shared vision of the school
• Have a passion to ensure that every child succeeds and is treated as an individual
• Take a lead on developing the quality of education in school by supporting subject leads to ensure delivery of a progressive and cohesive knowledge rich curriculum that is ambitious for all our children.
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.
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About The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 450 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- vacancies@ololcmat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0115 854 5151
The Good Shepherd Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy opened in 1951. Located in Woodthorpe, Nottingham, it is a larger than average primary school, serving more than 400 children in the area.
The school was judged ‘outstanding’ in its latest Diocesan Canonical inspection and is currently rated ‘good’ by Ofsted.
The Gospel message is the focus of school life, not only in prayer and celebration, but through actions, relationships, learning opportunities and play.
The school believes in the Whole Child Approach to learning and strives to create an environment where every member of its community feels safe, loved, valued, respected and challenged and can therefore go on to experience success.
The school sets high standards and expectations for its pupils and instils in everyone a desire to fulfil their potential and achieve their life goals.
A broad and balanced curriculum is offered, enriched with visitors, school trips, events and activities to inspire each child in the joy of learning. The school nurtures and develops unique and individual talents and provides memories that sustain children beyond their time at school and helps equip them for later life.
The school is proud of its strong community, with supportive staff, governors and parents and values its close links with its parish and priests of The Good Shepherd Church, Woodthorpe.
The Good Shepherd Primary Catholic Academy is a lively, thriving and nurturing environment in which children can enjoy learning and growing enriched by the presence of God.
Arranging a visit to The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@ololcmat.co.uk.
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