Deputy Headteacher
St Ursula's Convent School
Greenwich, London
- Expired
- Salary:
- L17- L21
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter or September 2018
- Apply by:
- 22 January 2018
Job overview
The Governors of St Ursula’s Convent School invite applications from highly motivated, inspirational and outstanding leaders for the post of Deputy Headteacher from Easter or September 2018. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Headteacher in strategically leading and managing the school, and will have shared responsibility for the overall effectiveness in providing the highest quality of education for all its students.
The successful candidate will be expected to lead staff in continuing to raise standards in our outstanding school (see St Ursula's Convent School) We seek an individual who is committed to supporting and nurturing the Catholic ethos of our school and who can demonstrate a wholehearted commitment to the ideals of our faith.
Applications are welcomed from committed Catholic educators, whether currently working in the Catholic sector or beyond. We offer excellent opportunities for training and professional development and the role would be ideally suited to an excellent practitioner with ambition for headship.
St Ursula’s Convent School is an outstanding school where:
• it is a pleasure to teach
• students are ambitious and aspire to be the very best
• all staff have exceptionally high standards and expectations
• Senior Leaders and all teachers are passionate about making a difference
• Governors are strongly supportive of the school. We are looking for an inspirational leader with a proven track record in senior leadership who:
• has commitment to and understanding of Catholic education
• can demonstrate experience in raising standards
• can demonstrate experience of implementing whole school initiatives
• has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• aspires to lead their own school as Headteacher in the future.
Application details are available from Louise Shackel on lshackel@stursulas.com.
Visits to the school are encouraged – please contact Louise Shackel to arrange a time.
St Ursula’s Convent School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment.
An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants.
Closing date for applications: Monday 22 January 2018
Shortlisting: Thursday 25 / Friday 26 January 2018
Interviews: Thursday 1 / Friday 2 February 2018
Attached documents
About St Ursula's Convent School
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Our History & Ethos
The school was established in 1877 by the Ursuline Order and continues to have as its inspiration the spirit and traditions of the congregation. As an Ursuline school we have been entrusted by St Angela, our foundress, to continue to live out her vision of educating young women of tomorrow.
Our school motto is “Serviam” meaning “I shall serve.” We are a testament to this in that our school community bears witness to God’s love; whereby each individual is encouraged to serve and love one another. All girls have a responsibility to make a significant contribution to the wider community. Students understand that their thoughts, values and deeds have an impact on all they become involved in.
We are one of the many Ursuline schools across the world noted since the 16th century for encouraging the education of young women. The school offers a unique opportunity to play a part in an establishment which is rich in tradition and academic achievement.
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to ensure that every individual achieves their potential through the pursuit of academic excellence and the nurturing of their gifts and talents.
To create a caring Catholic community; allowing everyone to develop and share in the love of Christ; serving the world of today and tomorrow through the relationships we make and the service we provide to others.
Ursuline Core Values
As Ursulines we continue the approach to ministry which draws its life and vision from St Angela’s spirit and philosophy. Inspired by the call of the same Gospel, and challenged by the needs of our time, we, like Angela, ground our mission in the following core values:
- · Spiritual formation and faith development
- · Respect for the uniqueness of the individual
- · Development of the whole person
- · Development of a nurturing community spirit
- · Commitment to peace-making
- · Serviam (I will serve) as a lived reality
- · Development of leadership skills for every individual
A hallmark of an Ursuline school is academic excellence and a shared vision and profile.
Location
St Ursula's Convent School is situated by historic Greenwich Park. The school has fine views over London and the Thames, surrounded by a rich heritage of maritime history and located on the Meridian Line.
Facilities
The original Georgian house set in beautifully landscaped grounds has been extended to embrace all the requirements of a modern school. Specialist accommodation includes up to date, fully equipped science laboratories, a design technology unit, extensive computer suites and creative arts facilities, including music and drama studios and an activities hall.
A Teaching School
Initial Teacher Training
As an outstanding school, we are committed to training teachers. We offer a wide range of subject placements, working closely with our local universities,Goldsmiths and the University of Greenwich.
The support and guidance given to the many “Beginning Teachers” we host on placements throughout the academic year is highly rated.
All our subject departments are involved in ITT through:
• PGCE placements
• Subject mentoring
• Pastoral mentoring
• Visits to departments from prospective PGCE students
• Delivery of Learning and Teaching sessions
“It is a pleasure to work in an environment where the staff are friendly and the morale is good. I found my placement at St Ursula’s encouraging and rewarding.”
“The students’ keenness to learn has been amazing and they have made my first experience of teaching highly enjoyable. Behaviour is incredible at the school.”
Our Teaching School ethos effectively and innovatively leads the way in the recruitment, training and development of teachers. This ensures that expert knowledge and practice is disseminated across the school and through collaborative outreach with partner schools, local authorities, initial teacher training providers and other agencies.
‘Staff feel privileged to work at the school and speak highly of the support and development they receive’. (Ofsted 2015)
A Centre of Teaching Excellence
St Ursula’s is a strategic partner in the Catholic Teaching Alliance and the Royal Borough of Greenwich Teaching Alliance. As a strategic partner we are designated as a centre of excellence in training and development.
We focus on developing and delivering high quality initial teacher training (ITT) and professional development which is focused on improving and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning in our school community.
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