Deputy Head Teacher

Good Shepherd School is an aspirational, one form entry, Catholic school with a friendly and supportive community. Judged ‘good with outstanding features’ by Ofsted, staff have high expectations of all pupils and strive to ensure every child, including those with additional needs, thrives and fulfils their potential – academically, creatively, socially and emotionally.

We are seeking to appoint a candidate who is an outstanding leader and can work with the Head Teacher and other stakeholders to further raise standards, achievement and aspirations for all our pupils.

We are seeking to appoint a Catholic who will:

• Have a clear vision and understanding of Catholic education
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations
• Have experience in leadership and management and can demonstrate proven leadership skills that motivate and inspire staff and children alike to achieve the highest standards
• Be a qualified teacher who can demonstrate sustained outstanding classroom practice and a commitment to ensuring the best possible outcomes for all pupils
• A proven track record in curriculum leadership
• Be enthusiastic about parental and wider community links and be able to build positive relationships with families, colleagues and pupils through modelling high levels of professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills
• Is approachable, positive and a team player
• This is a permanent, full time appointment with some teaching responsibilities.

Visits are warmly encouraged by arrangement. Please contact the school office to make an appointment. An application pack can be downloaded from the school website or by emailing finance@goodshepherd.croydon.sch.uk. CVs will not be accepted. Completed applications should be posted to the school address marked for the attention of the Head Teacher.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing Date: Thursday, 16th April 2015 at 12 noon
Shortlisting Date: Friday, 17th April 2015
Interview Dates: Wednesday, 22nd and Thursday, 23rd April 2015

Good Shepherd Catholic Primary & Nursery School
Dunley Drive, New Addington
Croydon
CR0 0RG
01689 841771
Website: www.goodshepherdprimaryschool.co.uk
Head Teacher: Mrs L Fernandes

Good Shepherd Catholic Primary & Nursery School
‘Striving for Excellence – together as one’