Deputy Headteacher

Required: September 2024

Salary: L5 - L9 (£52,074 - £57,482)                    

Hours: 1 FTE

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Cargo Fleet Lane, Middlesbrough, TS3 8NL

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is looking for an inspirational and highly effective practising Catholic to join our very successful team of staff as Deputy Headteacher. We offer the opportunity to work in a high quality, vibrant and caring environment where we share a rich vision for our pupils and for the communities in which we work.  

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is a vibrant school that is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 38 schools with two sixth forms. NPCAT is now one of the largest multi-academy Trusts in the UK with more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff. 

The Deputy Headteacher will promote and support the vision and direction of the school and the Trust by providing leadership that will enable the school to build success and provide high quality education for its children. 

Ongoing professional development from within the Trust provides our teachers and leaders with great opportunities for development and progression. These opportunities will be offered to the successful candidate.

We offer:

• A Christ-centred school with supportive staff, parents and governors;
• A school which exhibits high standards in all areas of pupil achievement supported by a strong catholic ethos, with gospel values at its heart, which permeates all aspects of school life;
• A dedicated, talented and professional team who are highly committed to improving outcomes;
• Friendly, hardworking pupils who enjoy learning and achieving success;
• An inclusive school with a warm, nurturing christian ethos through our close partnership with families, the parish and wider community;
• Excellent opportunities for continuing professional development;
• The opportunity to work with and learn from other schools within Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust.

We are looking for a strong, dynamic and inspirational leader who:

• Has a commitment to catholic education and would play an active role in the community of Corpus Christi;
• Promotes high expectations and will help our children to thrive in a culture that builds resilience and instil a sense of pride in what they achieve;
• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner who motivates and inspires children and staff;
• Makes a positive  contribution to the vision and leadership of the school, helping to shape the school’s future and ensure that all stakeholders are enabled to contribute effectively the progress and development of the school;
• Is creative, forward thinking and has proven experience in leading and managing areas of school development;
• Is an excellent communicator, with good interpersonal and organisational skills, able to confidently deputise for the Headteacher;
• Can form a strong partnership with all levels of leadership atf the school and with other leaders within the Trust.

Closing date: Friday 26th April 2024, 12 noon

Shortlisting: Thursday 2nd May 2024

Interview: 9th/10th May 2024

Candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school by prior arrangement or if you would like an informal discussion, please contact Mrs C Baker, Executive Headteacher on 01642 211597.

Please refer to the back cover of the application pack for details of how to apply for this position. 

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.