Deputy Headteacher

The Governors of this popular school are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and successful Deputy Headteacher who can make a substantial contribution to the leadership and management of our school.

Our school is relocating to a brand new purpose built site this summer as part of our expansion to 2FE and this is an exciting and challenging role for an experienced and dedicated leader.

We are looking for someone special who:

• is a practising Catholic with a strong commitment to our school's Catholic ethos and vision
• is an excellent classroom teacher, able to inspire and motivate all children to achieve their personal best
• is highly motivated with proven leadership skills and experience of successfully leading aspects of whole school improvement
• will continue to develop effective partnerships between home, school, parish and the wider community
• has excellent management and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, challenge and inspire staff so that all children make good or better progress from their starting points.

We can offer:

• a caring ethos where everyone is valued
• a happy, vibrant learning environment where pupils are eager to fulfil their potential and are well behaved
• highly effective and hardworking staff
• supportive, dedicated and well informed Governors
• well established links with the parish community
• excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.

Visits to our new school are warmly welcomed.

Please contact the office on office@st-modwens.staffs.sch.uk to make an appointment.

Applications must be made using the correct CES application form.

To apply for this post please go to www.wmjobs.co.uk and search for SED002368.

Closing date: 4pm on Friday 19th September 2014
Interview date: w/c 29th September 2014

Successful candidates will be expected to maintain and promote the Catholic character of the school and will therefore be required to sign a CES contract.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

NOR (Sept 2014): 300 expanding to 420 over the next four years