Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher based at St. Augustine’s Catholic Voluntary Academy, Stamford.

St. Augustine’s is a small Catholic school on the outskirts of the beautiful, historic town of Stamford, Lincolnshire. The school is served by the Parish church of St Mary and St Augustine’s with a beautiful and thriving church in the centre of town. The school has a calm and nurturing ethos, which is rooted in the strong Catholic Values that drive both the pastoral and academic fulfilment of all stakeholders who work hard to ‘flourish in the footsteps of Jesus.’

St. Augustine’s is on a journey of rapid development which is being driven by a new, dynamic headteacher with excellent support from St Thérèse of Lisieux Catholic Multi Academy Trust. 

The school now has an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking and experienced deputy headteacher with a bright and positive outlook, who will work together with the headteacher and staff team to continue to support the school and pupils in going from strength to strength. 

Much work has been done in creating and mapping an inspiring curriculum this year, which the new deputy headteacher will now coordinate, refine and embed. They will also be in charge of assessment across the school, working with the teachers and SENCO to identify needs, support and challenge all pupils to actively engage in learning so that they fulfil their potential, enjoy and thrive in all aspects of school life. 

Our vision and values lie at the core of everything we do in school. They underpin our relationships, teaching and learning and provide an environment in which children can flourish. Our chosen Catholic Virtues are rooted in the teachings of Christ and represent everything Jesus said, everything he did and everything he told us to do. These virtues guide our thinking and our behaviour at St. Augustine's and we encourage all children to remain faithful to them in their words and actions towards others.

Join us and help us shape the future of Catholic education in Lincolnshire.

The post is suitable for experienced qualified teachers with experience of leadership, looking to embrace their next challenge. The post is not suitable for newly qualified teachers.

There will be a part time teaching requirement, in a Year Group to suit the candidate and the requirements of the school. 

The successful candidate will:   

• Be a creative, talented and dynamic teacher who places children at the heart of their teaching  
• Be forward thinking leader, with a proven track record of successful school development and ability to drive rapid school improvement   
• A positive attitude and great interpersonal skills, with some experience of leading a staff team  
• A strong awareness of whole school curriculum and assessment, with a focus on pupil engagement and achieve the at all kevels of age and ability   
• Be willing to support the aims and vision of Catholic Education in school and within the wider trust  
• Have a love of supporting all pupils to develop across a rich and varied curriculum   
• Be committed to raising of standards within a holistic curriculum approach to education – having a positive approach to behaviour management   
• Be determined to make school-life a positive, rewarding and enjoyable experience for all  
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and can work, plan and communicate effectively as part of a small, friendly and supportive team. 

St. Augustine’s Catholic Voluntary Academy can offer the successful candidate:  

• A welcoming school with a hard working, friendly and successful team   
• A supportive Governing Body and Academy Trust Leadership Team  
• A supportive and highly experienced leadership team; keen to support teacher well-being whilst striving to make the school a model for excellence   
• Opportunities for Continual Professional Development   
• A strong team of friendly staff, open to new ideas and challenge

As part of the interview process a tour of the school will be given but visits are warmly welcomed. It is encouraged to contact the head teacher to learn more about this role. Please contact the school office on 01780 762094 to arrange a visit or to discuss the role further. 

As this is an appointment to a reserved post, the successful candidate is required to be a practicing Catholic, and to provide a faith reference from a Parish Priest.

All our staff uphold the core virtues and Catholic ethos of the school, regardless of religious denomination, as we work as a community for our children in order to help them to become fully rounded people who achieve excellent academic results.

Applications must be submitted by 9am on Monday 6th June (9.00am). 

Date of interview to be confirmed.

If you are interested in applying for the post, application packs are available from our website: - https://www.stl-cmat.org.uk/vacancies.

We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers.

CV’s will not be accepted.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS Disclosure check, prior to employment. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.

All shortlisted applicants will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.