DIOCESE OF HEXHAM AND NEWCASTLE
CITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School
Balmain Road, Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3QR
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Headteacher: Mrs A. Bullerwell
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER
Required for September 2016
Salary: Group 2, Leadership 4 – 8 (depending on experience)
NOR: 210 (plus a 52 place Nursery)
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an inspirational Deputy Headteacher to work with our Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will be a committed practising Catholic with leadership experience; have an excellent understanding of Catholic education and a clear vision and drive to help move the school forward.
We are seeking a Deputy Headteacher who:
· is a practising Catholic with a strong personal faith, able to share in leading, promoting and developing the Catholic ethos of the school;
· has a passion for learning and is an outstanding, inspirational and creative teacher who has high expectations of themselves and of pupils;
· is an excellent communicator who relates well to others and is welcoming, enthusiastic and flexible;
· has a supportive leadership style and is able to lead by example;
· will be able to take a strategic lead role in curriculum development, staff appraisal and school self-evaluation in partnership with the Head Teacher;
· is a Designated Safeguarding Officer or willing to undertake the relevant training and is committed to the safeguarding of all children.
We can offer:
· a strong Catholic ethos where everyone is valued;
· a challenging and exciting professional community in a very successful school;
· a welcoming, inclusive, friendly school community and parish;
· a committed, conscientious and enthusiastic staff and Governing Body;
· well motivated, hardworking pupils who have a love of learning;
· a passionate commitment to your continuing professional and leadership development.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged and can be arranged by contacting our School Business Manager, Mr. Karl Little on 0191 2860129 or email . An application pack and more information about our school are available on our school website http://www.stcuthbertsk.newcastle.sch.uk/
The Governing Body of St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School and the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. An offer of employment would be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon Friday 4 March 2016
Interviews will be held on Monday 21 March 2016