Deputy Headteacher

Job Title: Deputy Head (Key Stage 1 – Key Stage 3) 

Grade/Salary:  L 12 – L 16 

Contract Type:  Permanent

Contract Terms:  Full-time

Closing Date:  5th May 2017 at 12 noon

Required From:  September 2017

St Thomas’s Centre

It is our expectation, that all pupils succeed no exceptions no excuses

We believe that St Thomas’s Centre is an exceptional school with excellent staff and great children. As a school, we have a can do approach, an unequivocal commitment to young people and their families and we share an expectation that all pupils will succeed, no exceptions, no excuses. As a member of our team you will understand the cultural background of our students, the challenges they face in learning and in life and how to embrace what they bring to school, to support and challenge them to be and do the best they can. Both Ofsted and our parents know that St Thomas’s is a good school. We offer students a calm and friendly welcome to re-establish their confidence and increase self-esteem with a view to re-engaging and sustaining them in learning.

We are looking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and committed Deputy Head, who can continue to enhance and strive for excellence in what is already a very strong senior leadership team. This post will have a 0.4 teaching commitment.  You will have responsibility for Teaching and Learning, Attendance, Safeguarding and Behaviour across our Darwen Campus (Key Stage 1 – Key Stage 3).  Therefore this post would suit candidates from both primary and secondary phases. If you think this may be you and would like more information about our St Thomas’s Centre, or if you would like to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Joanne Siddle, Head Teacher : 01254 680523

St Thomas’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

Closing Date : 5th May 2017 at 12 noon 

Shortlisting Date: 8th May 2017 

Interview Date: 15th and 16th May 2017