Deputy Headteacher

Our highly respected Catholic primary school are welcoming applications for the role of Deputy Head Teacher. The Governing Body are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and highly motivated, practising Catholic, who will develop and share our vision of education to support and lead the school into the future.

As an outstanding teacher, this is an exciting opportunity to apply drive, commitment and high aspirations to work in close partnership with the Head Teacher, leadership team, staff, parents and governors to provide the very best education for our children in a happy and vibrant school.

If you, “like to encourage children, have a great sense of humour, dress smartly and are firm but fair” our House Captains would like you to apply!

We want our Deputy Headteacher to:

• Have a clear vision and understanding of Catholic Education and a commitment to promote the Catholic ethos throughout the school community.
• Set an excellent example of classroom practice and demonstrate commitment to high expectations of children's attainment and behaviour.
• Be an outstanding teacher and subject leader with a proven record for enabling progress and inspiring colleagues in raising standards.
• Be passionate in promoting a clear child-centred vision.
• Have an ability to drive forward developments in the curriculum.
• Be an excellent communicator with a strong commitment to working in partnership with the leadership team, staff, parents, governors, parishes and the community to drive growth and development of the school into the future.
• Support the Headteacher in the strategic role of raising our standards of achievement - both academically and pastorally;

We can offer you:

• A positive and caring ethos based on the values of the Catholic faith.
• A welcoming and supportive community.
• A commitment to support your continued professional development.
• The opportunity to work with a passionate and dedicated team of staff.
• A supportive loyal and committed Leadership team and Governing Body with a clear vision of raising standards of teaching and learning.
• Pupils with exceptional behaviour and willingness to learn, in a fully inclusive modern teaching environment.

Visits highly recommended. Please contact the school to make arrangements on 01909 473917 or via email headteacher@holyfamily.notts.sch.uk  

An application form and further details are available to download from the school website: www.holyfamily.notts.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday 4th March 2016 at 12 noon
Short listing: Friday 4th March 2016
Interviews: 10th March 2016

Holy Family is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, an enhanced DBS check is required for successful applicants.

The Diocese of Hallam in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Netherton Road, Worksop, Notts. S80 2SF
www.holyfamily.notts.sch.uk
Group 2 range 6-10
NOR 227 (Including Nursery)