Assistant Head Teacher

The school is seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational teacher to take a strategic role in the leadership and management of the school in partnership with the Head Teacher and newly established Senior Leadership Team. Ss John Fisher & Thomas More Primary School is currently on an exciting journey of rapid school improvement working towards securing a “good” judgement from Ofsted in the Autumn Term. As such, the work of the Senior Leadership is high profile, as it involves working alongside a range of senior colleagues from the DfE, HMI and the Local Authority. Consequently, the position will provide superb experience for candidates aspiring to Headship. The school is a member of the Wythenshawe Catholic Academy Trust, which provides excellent opportunities for professional development within a wider context.

The successful candidate will be:

• A practising Catholic with a strong commitment to the Catholic ethos and vision of the school.
• An outstanding classroom teacher with high expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour.
• Knowledgeable and up to date with current educational practice.
• An excellent leader and manager with strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to motivate others and work as part of a team.
• An excellent communicator with a calm disposition and welcoming manner.
• Committed to working with parents and the wider parish community.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to raise standards in teaching and learning.
• Willing to lead mathematics or another core subject demonstrating passion and enthusiasm.

We offer:

• A caring, happy school with a strong Catholic ethos.
• Friendly and committed staff who are supportive and open to new ideas.
• Enthusiastic and well behaved children who enjoy learning.
• A commitment to Continuous Professional Development.

Application forms and supporting information should be posted or emailed to: c.austin@st-johnfisher-st-thomasmore.manchester.sch.uk

Closing date: Monday 24th April 2017 at 4pm.

Shortlisting: Tuesday 25th April 2017 at 6pm

Interviews: Friday 12th May 2017

Ss John Fisher & Thomas More Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. The post is conditional upon an enhanced disclosure from the DBS, together with receipt of satisfactory references.