Vacancies

Deputy Headteacher

Salary Range: L7 – L11 

Required from January 2025

The Governing Body of Saint Ambrose Barlow are seeking to employ an outstanding and inspirational Deputy Headteacher who, as a practicing Catholic, embodies the mission of our school. Our priority is to find an outstanding classroom practitioner, ideally with KS2 experience, who is a determined and ambitious leader, with the vision and skills to work alongside the Headteacher to continue improving standards of learning and teaching for all children.

We can offer you:

• A warm and welcoming school with a very supportive Catholic ethos
• Supportive governors who are committed to school improvement and who will work with you to achieve your goals
• Dedicated and talented staff who are keen to build on high standards
• Supportive parents and an active local church community
• A commitment to continuing professional development
• An inclusive school with happy children who enjoy learning

We are looking for someone who is:

• A practising Catholic committed to the ethos and vision of Catholic education
• Passionate about children’s learning and has a proven track record of raising attainment and developing the whole child
• An outstanding and nurturing classroom practitioner who leads by example and supports other colleagues to improve their practice
• Able to lead, inspire and support our committed staff
•  Ambitious, flexible and motivated

Our children want someone who:

• Is thoughtful, friendly and approachable
• Will look after them and keep them safe
• Is a positive example for pupils
• Makes the school laugh and always has a smile on their face
• Will try their best for our school
• Will lead creative assemblies

Candidates are welcome and warmly encouraged to visit the school by prior arrangement. Please contact Mrs Boulton on 01942 883912 to make an appointment.

• Application forms and further details are available via the links. 
• Closing Date: Wednesday 2^nd October 2024 at 5 pm
• Shortlisting: Thursday 10^th October 2024
• Lesson Observations will be arranged with candidates the week beginning the 14^th of October
• Interviews: Thursday 17^th October 2024

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and satisfactory references. By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance. Only completed Catholic Education Service (CES) applications will be considered.

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