Deputy Headteacher Required

An opportunity has arisen at our school for an experience and highly committed leader to join our Senior Leadership Team. We are looking for a motivated, innovative leader, who has high standards of self and others, to play an integral part in developing and shaping our strategic vision for the Federation.  

• We require a knowledgeable, friendly and compassionate person who will:
• Be a practising Catholic, committed to promoting the Catholic ethos of the school
• Forge very good relationships with all members of our school community and contribute positively to our culture of belonging and enrichment for all
• Work as part of the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that the school meets its educational aims.
• Provide professional leadership and management of relevant staff
• Be an excellent practitioner, adaptable and able to prioritise effectively
• Promote the highest standards of teaching and learning in order to ensure every child progresses from their starting point
• Be an excellent teacher with a great understanding of teaching and learning, able to coach to others
• Have high expectations of all children and be able to inspire and motivate
• Be able to work collaboratively as a member of a team
• Be willing to contribute to the wider life of the school and work closely with parents and other stakeholders
• Experience of leading others operationally
• Secure understanding of Teaching and learning
• Have a great understanding of inclusion
• Have the ability to lead effectively both operationally and strategically
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please email sbm@st-josephs-jun.croydon.sch.uk if your have any questions or would like a tour of our Federation.

Completed application documents should be emailed to our SBM Judith Almieda sbm@st-josephs-jun.croydon.sch.uk quoting the post title and your name in the subject line of the email.

Closing Date:  Monday 29th April 2024, 12pm

Interviews:      Friday 3rd May 2024

St. Joseph’s Federation is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. All successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.