Deputy Headteacher

The Wythenshawe Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint two Deputy Headteachers to work at either St Anthony’s or St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary School . The Trust, in conjunction with the Local Governing Bodies, is seeking to appoint committed and practising Catholics who have the experience, motivation, enthusiasm and skill set to work in partnership with the Headteachers and other stakeholders to help lead the future vision and development of the schools and the Trust.

The main duties of the role are:  

• Assist the Headteacher in leading and managing the school

• Support and represent the Headteacher at meetings as and when required

• Undertake the professional duties of the Headteacher during his/her absence

• Be able to work in successful partnership with the Headteachers and support the Trust’s vision for raising standards across the curriculum

The successful candidate will: 

• Be practising and committed Catholic role models for everyone within our community and able to articulate a clear vision for Catholic education and the distinctive nature of Catholic schools

• Be an exemplary teacher by endorsing and following the agreed policies and by sharing their own excellent practice with the team 

• Have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills and have the ability to build happy teams in school and with external parties. 

• Have proven leadership skills within primary education and experience of leading school improvement 

• Demonstrate an ambitious drive for each child within the Trust to succeed in all aspects of their lives

• Have strong moral and ethical principles and values

• Be enthusiastic and motivated with a ‘can do’ attitude 

• Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations

• Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour.

We can offer the successful candidate: 

• An opportunity to lead a team of dedicated, talented and hard working professionals

• An opportunity to work with strong and supportive Local Governing Bodies

• An opportunity to work in successful, happy and inclusive schools characterised by excellent relationships with wonderful students, supportive staff and parents

• An opportunity to join a well-established and highly cohesive and supportive staff team led by forward thinking and innovative and creative specialists

• A strong commitment to your professional development as a Catholic leader

• Entry into a competitive pension scheme

Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the school and meet with the Headteachers, as well as Sacha Humphries, CEO, by arrangement. Please contact Sacha Humphries by e-mail:  sacha.humphries@wcatrust.co.uk to make arrangements.

If you would like to apply for the position, application packs are available from the Trust’s website: www.wcatrust.info.  You should complete the CES senior leadership application form and in the supporting statement provide evidence of your suitability for the role and any preference you may have to work in one of the two schools with vacancies. Completed forms should be returned to Marion Fletcher, Strategic HR Officer, by e-mail marion.fletcher@wcatrust.co.uk. You will need to read the notes to applicants, privacy notice, job description and person specification and disclosure form.

The Wythenshawe Catholic Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, religion, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex and sexual orientation. 

The Wythenshawe Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

Applicants are advised that schools and colleges designated with a religious character in England and Wales are permitted by law to require certain posts to be filled by practising Catholics or individuals who hold a Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies. Where it is not a requirement of the role to be a practising Catholic, applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school. 

It is a requirement of this role to be a practising Catholic and there will be Diocesan representation on the interview panel.

Please note CVs and agency referrals will not be accepted