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Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School, Ramsgate

  • Ref:KCC886-3722-22L
  • Posted:25/04/2017
  • Pay:L4 - 8
  • Start Date:Sep 2017
  • App Close Date:11/05/2017 at 16:30
  • Interviews:19th May

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The Governors are seeking to appoint an inspiring and highly motivated practising Catholic to play an integral part in the development of our school.  The successful candidate will work closely with the Head Teacher and Governors to share the leadership of our popular, happy and welcoming school.

This post will involve some class teaching, a leader of learning and teaching, responsibility for pupil premium, behaviour and attendance and the development of RE in the school.

 

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be highly motivated and an inspirational leader with a clear vision of Catholic Education;
  • Be an outstanding classroom practitioner and exceptional role model; passionate in developing high standards and expectations for all pupils;
  • Have ambition, enthusiasm, resilience and the ability to inspire and motivate others, with a sense of fun and humour;
  • Be committed to working in partnership with staff, parents and carers, Governors, the family of Parishes and wider community;
  • Work as part of a team, using excellent interpersonal and communication skills, to build professional relationship and develop and support colleagues;
  • Take a full and active role in all aspects of school life and passionately promote a clear child-centred vision;
  • Be able to lead and make impact in key strategic areas.

 

In return, we offer:

  • An exceptionally close and welcoming community with a strong, positive and caring Catholic ethos;
  • A sense of community which has been developed through our close partnerships with our families, Parishes and the wider community;
  • Children who are well-behaved, enthusiastic and fully engaged in their learning;
  • A strong commitment to support your continuing professional development;
  • A pivotal role in the leadership and management of our school.
  • Inspiration and full support to become a future Catholic Headteacher.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Information about the school

St Ethelbert’s Catholic Primary School is a one form entry school set in the heart of the Georgian town of Ramsgate, Kent, just a short walk from the beaches overlooking the English Channel. The school had its last Ofsted Inspection in June 2019 and is rated Good. It had a denominational inspection in May 2023 and is rated Outstanding. Our staff and governors are hard-working, caring, supportive and friendly and the children are very well behaved. With our church being on the school site we are building strong links with our local community. Our school motto is ‘High Expectations for all, in the Light of Christ’. Children are encouraged to fulfil their potential through a curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils, develops independence and enquiry-based learning skills and offers appropriate challenges so that they achieve the highest possible standards in all areas of their lives. Our school values are THOUGHTFULNESS; KNOWLEDGE; INCLUSION.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01843) 570689

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.