Senior Assistant Headteacher

Location:      St Leonard’s Catholic School

Grade:         Leadership Scale L17-21

Hours:         Permanent and Full Time

St Leonard’s Catholic School is a highly successful and over subscribed 11-18 secondary school located in the historic cathedral city of Durham.  Our school aims to provide a stimulating and encouraging environment within which pupils can attain the highest academic success of which they are capable. Last year, our Progress 8 score at GCSE was +0.5, the 3rd highest in the North East. Following this success, we are looking to increase our team of staff and this is a wonderful opportunity for someone wishing to join a forward-thinking school which celebrates a firm sense of Catholic distinctiveness whilst assisting our pupils in taking their place in the world outside school in a fulfilling career, as well-rounded individuals.  

We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England and will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher to join our dedicated Leadership Team in September 2023. The successful candidate will play a key role in the overall leadership of the school with the post being equally suited to those seeking their first Leadership post and to serving Senior Leaders seeking a new challenge. In particular we are hoping to appoint someone with the experience, ambition and drive to expand our Sixth Form. The post will include wide-ranging responsibility and accountability, leading and developing other staff, monitoring and evaluation work, as well as working closely with Governors

The successful candidate will have:

·      A clear commitment to nurturing and promoting the school’s distinctive Catholic ethos.

·      A passion for providing the best possible holistic education for all pupils.

·      A strategic vision for developing an outstanding Catholic School.

·      The ability to design and lead our Curriculum.

·      Excellent leadership qualities and management skills.

·      A commitment to maximising achievement through excellence in teaching and learning.

·      An excellent track record as a classroom teacher and school leader.

For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website http://bwcet.com/vacancies/ where applications can be completed online.

Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school office on 0191 3848575 to arrange an appointment.

Closing date:          24th April 2023

Interview date:       Week commencing 8th May 2023

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.