Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher

Band/Salary - L10 - L14, £58,959 - £65,010 per annum

Hours/Job Type - Full Time, Permanent Role

Interview Date - 2nd & 3rd May 2024

Anticipated Start Date - 1st September 2024

Saint Benedict 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. The governors are looking for an outstanding and inspirational practitioner who will have a considerable and sustained impact on the pupils 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 pupil outcomes.

The specific areas of responsibility are identified in the job description.

More generally, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to school self-evaluation, development, planning and appraisal. There will be the requirement to attend Governor meetings and you will be expected to attend 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. You can expect excellent line management, coaching and mentoring from the Headteacher and Deputy Headteachers, and a close and effective working relationship with our existing Assistant Headteachers.

About us

Situated in the beautiful Darley Abbey area on the outskirts of Derby, Saint Benedict is the city’s only Catholic Secondary school. We serve a wonderfully diverse community of students who come from over forty countries around the world and who come from all parts of Derby and beyond. We are most proud of the fact that our rapid improvement in outcomes has been in an inclusive and supportive environment, as Ofsted described ‘a distinctive feature of pupils’ behaviour in this school is their sense of a community and the care that they extend towards one another’. In addition to setting out a clear vision for school improvement we work hard to ensure that every child has their needs fully met by our outstanding SENCO and our Inclusion Team. As a community of professionals we are also highly supportive of one another. In addition to setting out a clear vision for school improvement we work hard to ensure that every child has their needs fully met by our outstanding SENCO and our Inclusion Team. Pupils and families are well cared for by our Pastoral Team. As a community of professionals we are also highly supportive of one another.

Your responsibilities

The Assistant Headteacher will support the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in:

• Communicating the school’s vision compellingly and supporting the headteacher’s strategic leadership.
• The day-to-day management of the school.
• Formulating the aims and objectives of the school. 
• Establishing policies for achieving these aims and objectives.
• Managing staff and resources to that end.
• Monitoring progress towards the achievement of the school’s aims and objectives.

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, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK. 

Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest. For further details kindly contact 01332 557032.

Being part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust

On 1st September 2018, the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brought together 25 Catholic schools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Stockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, social and academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools.

Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we are united by our collective vision to excel.

Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?

To find out why you should come and join our team, click on the link to our ‘Why work with us?’ brochure.

A summary of our fantastic benefits are as follows:

• Access to first class CPD opportunities. We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.

For more information about our Trust and our Academies, please visit www.srscmat.co.uk

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