Director of Studies (Deputy Head)
Saint Gregory's Catholic College, Bath, Somerset, BA2 8PA23 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
23 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership Scale L15-L19 £70,636-£77,931
Director of Studies (Deputy Head) job summary
Post: Director of Studies
Contract type: Full time, permanent
Salary: Leadership Scale L15-L19 £70,636-£77,931
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 23 February 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 February 2025
We require a forward-thinking and inspirational colleague to join our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) from September 2025. The Director of Studies will be instrumental in the strategic management of our school, helping to lead and develop it as a centre for excellence in Catholic secondary education, whilst ensuring the best possible outcomes for all our young people.
This is a key senior leadership post within the school, supporting the Headteacher to build upon our reputation for academic excellence whilst ensuring the safety, health and happiness of every student is at the core of our purpose. The successful candidate will work across the school to create a common vision of excellence, helping to make St Gregory’s a truly exceptional place to learn and work in.
This position is very much about the skills and qualities of the individual and we therefore welcome applications from exceptional and aspiring senior leaders who would like to develop their professional career in a Catholic school and can demonstrate the passion and commitment to make a real, lasting and positive impact upon our school community.
The successful candidate will bring professionalism and academic credibility, balanced with warmth and sensitivity. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities of leadership in schools, with the skill to lead by example and inspire others.
In return, the successful candidate can expect to join a committed and experienced senior leadership team who, together with our Governing Body, will provide you with outstanding professional support at every stage of your career. You will also discover a supportive team of teachers and support staff who take great pride in their work and celebrate one another’s success but are always seeking new opportunities to develop their expertise and enhance our educational provision. Finally, you will have the chance to work alongside our amazing, positive and inspirational student body who love learning and deserve the very best in teaching and learning opportunities.
If you would like to arrange a confidential discussion prior to application please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Gormley to arrange a suitable time.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Safeguarding Statement
Saint Gregory's Catholic College, Bath is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory professional references, qualification verification, overseas certificates of good conduct and social media check.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory professional references, qualification verification, overseas certificates of good conduct and the right to work in the UK.
All staff are expected to undertake comprehensive child protection training and must share in the school’s commitment to the safeguarding and wellbeing of our students and staff.
A copy of the Safer Recruitment Policy and our CP Policy can be found on our website at www.st-gregorys.org.uk/useful-information/key-documents.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Saint Gregory's Catholic College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1036 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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Our school is an 11-18 voluntary aided Catholic school in Bath with approximately 1050 students.
In 2019 we were recognised once again as an ‘Outstanding’ secondary school in our Section 48 Diocesan Inspection, highlighting our school as a flourishing educational community where every child is valued and encouraged to grow as individuals.
In November 2022, our first Ofsted inspection since July 2013 recognised St Gregory’s as Good overall with outstanding judgements for Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development.
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