Deputy Headteacher
L17 -21
Creating a culture of successful learning.
(Teaching and learning and Behaviour for Learning)
Required From 1st September 2019
This is an exceptional opportunity as we look for someone to join us at this incredibly exciting time in the school’s history. The governors of this successful and oversubscribed 11-16 Voluntary Aided RC High School are seeking to appoint a qualified and enthusiastic Deputy Headteacher.
We are looking for a dynamic, creative individual with ambition and drive, who is passionate about improving the lives of young people. Joining a dynamic and forward looking leadership team and working with a fellow Deputy Headteacher you will be given the opportunity to be at the forefront of a fast paced life-transforming team.
This role is flexible depending on the skills and characteristic of the successful candidate but is primarily about establishing good discipline and high standards necessary for students to achieve success. The successful candidate will line manage a team of two Assistant Headteachers (Pastoral and Learning & Teaching). They will lead by example and create a positive culture of high ambition both for staff and students.
As a Catholic Christian community, we offer a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to engage with wonderfully able students who with the right guidance can be inspired to achieve the highest grades. The successful applicant would join an ambitious team with experienced and highly effective teachers. The school has a very successful and effective induction programme for new colleagues.
We are very determined in our mission to transform the lives of young people and create outstanding life chances through educational achievement. We are looking for an innovative, outstanding teacher to inspire students of all ages and abilities. This role would be an ideal training ground for future headship. The successful candidate will:
Be a practising Roman Catholic with a deep commitment to the church’s mission in education
Be willing to actively lead the Catholic Christian ethos of our school
Be a senior leader with a proven track record in school improvement
Have a passion for teaching and have the potential to inspire students and colleagues with a wide range of teaching and learning strategies
Have a high level of assessment, monitoring, tracking and intervention skills
Be an outstanding classroom practitioner
Have the resilience to work as part of a team to mend broken lives, fan the flames of enthusiasm and further inspire those who are already excited about a bright future
Have the drive to prepare young people to be ‘game changers’ in the world.
Our MissionJesus Christ is our family role model;
Opening our hearts and minds to dream the impossible and achieve beyond our wildest imagination.
Everybody is valued, nurtured and respected.Young and old will journey together to build God’s Kingdom;
Striving for academic excellence and celebrating success in all we do.
Do you have what it takes to realise our dream? Can you inspire young people to dream the impossible and achieve beyond their wildest imagination? Be part of our life transforming team!
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application packs and further details can be obtained by emailing Mrs Sheenagh Currass – Head’s PA scurrass530@st-josephs.bolton.sch.uk. or downloaded from the school website, Greater Jobs or TES online.Applications to be received by: Tuesday 5th March 2019 NoonShortlisting on: Wednesday 13th MarchInterviews on: 25th and 26th March
Advert.pdf
Monitoring form.doc
Information for Applicants.pdf
JD.pdf
Notes to Applicants.doc
PS.pdf
RoOA 1974.doc
Senior Leader Application form.doc
Specific responsibilities DH.pdf