Assistant Headteacher

The Governors of St John’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational & ambitious Assistant Headteacher to support our new Headteacher to lead, grow & inspire our school community through its next phase of development.

As our Assistant Headteacher you will:

·       have proven leadership skills, vision, passion, and motivation to respond successfully to changes in primary education, including creative collaboration with other schools, and is someone who will continually strive to raise standards and expectations in our already successful school;

·       have a strong belief that every child has unique gifts to achieve their maximum potential;

·       be able to provide confident and inspirational leadership for staff, pupils, and the wider school community;

·       have experience of leading a team through change & improvement

·       be able to work with colleagues to continue to develop an aspirational and engaging broad curriculum;

·       have a highly developed understanding of what makes the best teaching & learning & a proven ability to develop staff to achieve excellence

·       teach a class 3 days a week, year group to be decided

·     lead a key stage as required

In return we can offer you:

·      a strong and loving school community, underpinned and informed by an outstanding Catholic ethos, in which all are valued and welcomed;

·      pupils with exemplary behaviour who are engaged and reflective learners and embrace the Catholic identity of the school.

·      a talented, highly professional, caring, and dedicated staff;

·      an active, supportive but challenging Governing body that want to continue to work with the Senior Leadership Team to take the school forward.

·      a proactive school, which has taken the lead in establishing and developing a network of Catholic schools, including our Catholic secondary school.

·      excellent opportunities for professional development;

·      very supportive parents/carers who are actively engaged in supporting the school and parish community and pupils.

It is not essential for applicants to be Catholic, but we expect a willingness to support and engage with the Catholic ethos of our school.

Further details and visits to the school can be obtained from Pam Poulter, School Business Manager by email on admin@st-johns-trowbridge.wilts.sch.uk or by telephone on 01225 752006. Details are also on the school website www.st-johns-trowbridge.wilts.sch.uk

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.