Vacancies
Vacancies
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER Required for September 2024
Salary range: L 13-17
Contract: Full Time and Permanent
Applications Close: 9am on Wednesday 8th May 2024
Shortlisting: Tuesday 14th May 2024
Interviews: Monday 20th May 2024
St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is a highly respected, two-form entry Catholic primary school. The Governors and Headteacher invite applications from experienced, enthusiastic and suitably- qualified practising Catholic leaders to play a key role in building on the success of our friendly school, working in partnership with our whole school community.
We want a Deputy Headteacher who is:
- A practising Catholic with a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic education
- Secure in their understanding of and commitment to safeguarding.
- Able to lead and develop improvement across the curriculum, including leadership of Religious Education.
- An outstanding classroom teacher.
- Passionate about children’s learning and has a proven track record of raising attainment and developing the whole child.
- An excellent communicator with good management skills who can develop and work with existing staff.
- Hard working, well organised and highly motivated.
We can offer you:
- An exciting opportunity to join a leadership team in an amazing school with enthusiastic and well-behaved children, and a strong Catholic ethos.
- A supportive Headteacher and governing body who are committed to school improvement, and who will work with you to achieve your goals.
- An enthusiastic and aspirational Senior Leadership Team.
- Dedicated and talented staff who are keen to build on high standards.
- As a non-class-based role, dedicated time for your leadership responsibilities.
- Supportive parents and parish community.
- A commitment to your continuing professional development.
Prospective candidates are very warmly encouraged to visit the school.
For more information, an Application Pack or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01708220277 or [email protected].
Full details of the post and application form are also available on our website https://st-josephs-upminster.net/vacancies/
Completed applications should be sent to [email protected].
This is a reserved post and is open to practising Catholics only; please review the document produced by the Diocese of Brentwood ‘’Definition of a Practising Catholic for Reserved Posts” for further information. Applicants must only use the correct CES application form. Priest references will be requested prior to shortlisting and are a requirement for this process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies.
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought and the successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure + Barring Service Check.
Cover Letter please read
Below are links to the six documents that make up the Application Pack
1. Application Form: Deputy Headteacher
2. Application Form Notes to Applicants
3. DHT Job Description & Person Specification
4. BDES Guidance on the definition of Practising Catholic for Reserved Posts
