Assistant Headteacher
St John's Catholic School for the Deaf
Leeds
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 15 January 2021
Job overview
St John’s is a residential and day school for deaf pupils aged 4-19, many of whom have additional special educational needs. Our school uses an oral approach to develop pupils’ spoken and written language skills, and knowledge of sign language is not required for all posts.
The school caters for pupils with sensory impairments and communication difficulties, including autism. We offer day placements as well as term-time weekly boarding from Monday to Friday.
We are looking for a caring, dynamic and committed assistant headteacher who can contribute to our continuous drive for improvement, joining our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing the very best life chances for our students.
In return, you will be offered high-quality professional development within a very supportive senior leadership team, working with experienced and enthusiastic colleagues.
The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive induction programme.
Closing date for applications: noon Friday 15th January 2021
Interviews: tbc
For further information or informal discussion about this role, please contact the Business Manager, Ms Sarah Nicholls, sarah.nicholls@stjohns.org.uk
Completed application forms to be return by post or email to: Sarah Nicholls, St John’s Catholic School for the Deaf, Church Street, Boston Spa, Wetherby, LS23 6DF or Sarah.nicholls@stjohns.org.uk
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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About St John's Catholic School for the Deaf
- St John's Catholic School for the Deaf
- Church Street, Boston Spa, Wetherby
- West Yorkshire
- LS23 6DF
- United Kingdom
St. John’s Catholic Residential and Day School for deaf pupils is built on a rich Christian tradition of prayer, liturgy and worship, in which the talents of each member of the community are celebrated, and the place of God at the centre of our lives is recognised.
Our Commitment
Through an oral approach and with appropriate aiding, we are committed to encouraging deaf pupils to develop good speech and language.
This commitment underlies our aim, to deliver a broad and balanced education, which will lead each pupil to the fulfilment of his or her potential.
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