Vacancy

Executive Deputy Headteacher

Job summary

SalaryL5 – L10
LocationSt Joseph's CE Junior School
AddressSt Joseph's Schools, Orchard Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1DQ
Websitewww.stjosephscejunior.school
Emailoffice@stjosephscejunior.school
Telephone No01243 783709
Required From01/09/2024
ContractPermanent, Full-time

Job advertisement

xecutive Deputy Headteacher
Salary: L5 – L10 (not class based)
Contract type: Permanent, Full time

Closing date: Tuesday 7th May 2024 at 12pm
Interview date: Friday 10th May 2024
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified on Tuesday 7th May 2024

Visits are welcome and we do urge anyone interested to come and meet us. Visits can be arranged by contacting Mrs O’Donovan, Office Manager on office@stjosephscejunior.school

The Governors and Leadership Team of St Joseph's Infant and Junior Schools are looking for an experienced and expert Executive Deputy Headteacher to join our schools, working as a key leader across both St Joseph’s Infant and St Joseph’s CE Junior Schools.

Our core purpose is to improve outcomes and opportunities for the children in our community and we are looking for an Executive Deputy Headteacher with a determination to make a difference to help our children flourish during their time with us.

What we are looking for in our new Executive Deputy Headteacher:
• Commitment to the vision and values of the schools
• Commitment to nurturing and inspiring every child to their potential
• Commitment to supporting the headteacher to lead the schools on their path to outstanding
• Commitment to growing in their practice; willing to try new things and learn with us as we explore how we better enable every child to flourish
• Commitment to working with the staff team to realise this vision in our community
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils

We can offer you:
• A happy school team who will share your enthusiasm
• Experienced and approachable leaders who will support you and your professional development
• Commitment to supporting you to find a work, life balance
• Opportunity to join the schools at an exciting point on our journey with a new Executive Headteacher starting in September
• A kind, caring ethos that puts children at the heart of everything we do

Personal Specification:
• An experienced Deputy Headteacher
• Proven successful whole school teaching and learning development
• Have extensive Early Year’s experience and expertise
• Experience of performance managing staff
• Successful leadership experience in more than one school
• Experience in improving the outcomes of disadvantaged children
• A commitment to personal professional development
• Experience of leading safeguarding
• The ability to manage competing pressures calmly and decisively
• A leader who is strategic and future focused

If you wish to apply for this position, please complete the attached application form. Please note we do not accept CV’s. Please write a personal statement as part of the application stating your suitability for the rule and any previous experiences you have that would support your application.

Please forward applications to office@stjosephscejunior.school

All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service check (http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring service-check).
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.


Posted Date:25 April 2024
Closing Date:7 May 2024
Interview Date:10/05/2024

Further information

03 Application Form - Teaching Staff Sept 23.docx
Exec Deputy HT job application pack.docx

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