Deputy Headteacher

Live Together, Work Together, Pray Together

Governors of Holy Family Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a highly motivated, innovative and inspirational Deputy Headteacher with excellent leadership, management and interpersonal skills to join our popular school, which enjoys a good reputation. The person will work alongside our Headteacher and SLT to ensure our growing, vibrant and successful school continues to go from strength to strength.

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher with:

• A clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic education
• An outstanding classroom practitioner who is able to share exemplary practice
• A passion to ensure an exciting and holistic curriculum
• Ability to inspire, motivate and challenge adults and children to ensure they meet their full potential
• Ability to drive school improvement

In return we will offer:

• A positive and caring ethos based on the values of the Catholic Faith
• Happy, confident and well behaved learners
• Enthusiastic and committed staff
• Supportive parents and governors
• Strong links with the Parish and wider community
• A programme of professional development

Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit school. Please contact the school office to make arrangements with the Headteacher, Mrs C Roberts: 0161 790 2123.

Application packs are available from Mrs Judith Bond: J.Bond@wigan.gov.uk

Please return your completed application by email: J.Bond@wigan.gov.uk  or post: Mrs Judith Bond, Governor Services, 2nd Floor Civic Centre, Millgate, Wigan WN1 1AZ.

Closing date: Midday on 26th April 2017.
Short listing: 2nd May 2017.
Interview date: 18th & 19th May 2017.

Shortlisted candidates will be visited at their own school by members of the governingbody, prior to the interviews.

Holy Family Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required for this post. The post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulation and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.