Deputy Headteacher at St. Chads Catholic and Church of England Academy

Are you seeking a new challenge?

The Board of Directors of St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust is pleased to offer this great opportunity to appoint an ambitious Deputy Headteacher.

We believe this represents an excellent opportunity for the right person to make an outstanding contribution to the pastoral life of our school. St Chad’s is on a journey of rapid improvement, supported by experienced professionals within the St Joseph Catholic MAT. It is essential that the candidate has enthusiasm and a commitment to supporting our pupils, guiding and developing them spiritually, morally, socially and academically.

St Chad’s is unique in being the only faith school in Runcorn and the only joint-church school in Cheshire working within a fully inclusive, faith-centred, welcoming Christian community guided by the example of Jesus Christ. Values of Love, Respect, Charity and Community shine through school life at St Chad’s, where a ‘Faith in God, Ability, and Each Other’ thrives.

Accordingly, we are looking for an individual with previous experience as a deputy headteacher or assistant headteacher who possesses outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to enthuse, motivate and engage pupils and colleagues.

The successful candidate will:

•  be a practising Anglican with a strong faith commitment ensuring that the teachings of Jesus Christ are at the centre of our education
• possess skills to build excellent relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community

In return, we can offer you:

• enthusiastic and ambitious children who are keen to learn
• support from colleagues within the Trust
• access to the wider Diocesan family and expert support from our school improvement team

To arrange a visit to the school and a meeting with the headteacher, please call 01928 564106. 

It is strongly recommended that you take the time to visit our academy websites.

St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks are required for relevant posts.

For further information please download our recruitment packs and supporting documents via www.stjosephmat.org.uk.

Completed CES application form with supporting statement should be sent to Joanne Hall (Headteacher's PA) via email to JHall@stchads.sjcmat.co.uk

Closing date : 9th February

Shortlisting: 10th February

Interviews: 15th and 16th February