Deputy Headteacher

St Philip’s Catholic Primary School

Half Moon Lane

Offerton

Stockport

SK2 5LB

Phone: 0161 483 0977

Email: headteacher@st-philips.stockport.sch.uk

Christ at the Centre

Rejoice, Respect, Resilience

Deputy Headteacher

Contract: Fulltime and Permanent

Group 2 School

Leadership Salary Range: L5 to L9 (£52,074 to £57,482)

Start Date of Post: Require for September 2024

Due to the recent promotion of our Deputy Headteacher, the governors wish to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational teacher with excellent leadership and management skills to join our leadership team.

We are looking for someone to share our vision in continuing to build upon the achievements of this happy and successful Catholic school.  With the support of an excellent and dedicated staff as well as hardworking and motivated pupils, this represents a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate.  We aim to nurture and care for our children so that they not only achieve to the best of their individual ability academically, but become resilient, happy young people who are equipped to cope with all life that has to offer.

St Philip’s is a popular and vibrant Catholic Primary School which was rated “Outstanding” in the Section 48 inspection of 2018 and ‘Good’ by Ofsted in the most recent inspection of 2022.

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who:

•           is a practising Catholic with a commitment to Catholic Education and to the ethos and Catholic life of the school enshrined in our Mission Statement ‘Christ at the Centre’

•           is an outstanding teacher who inspires children and is able to share exemplary practice.

•           has the passion and ability to lead, inspire and motivate all members of our school community.

•           values all pupils as individuals and is committed to their wellbeing and academic progress, ensuring that they are confident and able to achieve their full potential.

•           can work in close partnership with the Headteacher leading our dedicated and talented staff.

In return we can offer you:

•           a warm and welcoming school community with supportive parents

•           motivated pupils who demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning and behaviour

•           dedicated, talented and hardworking staff who are fully committed to further developing the life of the school.

•           an effective and active governing body

•           support from both the Diocese and the local authority.

Visits to the school prior to application are welcome.  Please contact Mrs Holland, Headteacher, on 0161 483 0977 to arrange a visit.

Applications must be completed on the CES application form provided, word document only, and submitted electronically to: headteacher@st-philips.stockport.sch.uk

Job Description.docx

Person Specification.docx
 

CES Application Form.docx

Guidance for Applicants for Faith References.pdf

Consent to Obtain References Form.docx

Recruitment Monitoring Form.docx

Rehabilitation of Offenders Disclosure Form.docx

Closing date: Wednesday 8^th May 2024 at 10am

Shortlisting: To be confirmed

Interviews: Wednesday 22^nd May 2024

St Philip’s 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. 

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a Disqualification Declaration.  The successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-clearance including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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