Assistant Head Teacher

Grade/SCP: Leadership grade, points 9 - 13

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Location: Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy, Bluestone Lane, Stapenhill, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 9SD

Start Date: September 2019

Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy, part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Headteacher, supportive of the ethos and vision of Catholic Education. 

We are looking for an outstanding and inspirational practitioner who will have a considerable and sustained impact on the quality of Teaching and Learning across the academy and the ability to build upon our current developments and achievements.  Candidates should have a record of effective leadership and innovation at middle management level and be able to evidence their impact on student achievement.

The areas of responsibility are likely to be drawn from amongst the following in accordance with the profile and experience of the candidate appointed:

• Quality of Education

• Behaviour and attitudes

• Personal Development

The post will contain an element which is a specific whole school responsibility.

More generally, the successful candidate will contribute to school self-evaluation, development, planning and appraisal.  There will be the requirement to attend Governors meetings and major school events and play a full part in ensuring the efficient day-to-day running of the Academy.

We are looking for a colleague with the motivation and determination to drive forward school improvement.  You must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to influence and motivate all members of our school community

How to apply

For more information, an application pack and to apply please visit https://srscmat.co.uk/vacancies or email vacancies @ srscmat.co.uk.

Indicative timetable

Closing date:   Midday Tuesday 21st May 2019

Interviews:          Friday 24th May 2019

The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

The Trust will endeavor to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition. 

 You do not need to be a Catholic to work in our Trust. There are certain reserved positions, which require someone to be Catholic, i.e. CEO, Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Subject Leader/Head of RE and Lay Chaplain but other than that a respect for our ethos and a willingness to participate in what we do is all that is required.