At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate in a supportive environment, shaping the future of our students.
- Company: St. Joan of Arc Catholic School & Sixth Form, known for excellence and community spirit.
- Benefits: Full-time permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and leadership.
- Other info: Join a high-performing school with a commitment to individual student growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while nurturing a vibrant Catholic ethos.
- Qualifications: Practising Catholic with strong leadership skills and a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 £ per year.
Applications are invited for the full-time, permanent post of Deputy Headteacher at St. Joan of Arc Catholic School & Sixth Form, Rickmansworth. Working alongside a newly appointed Headteacher and experienced Deputy, the successful candidate will be a key driver in ensuring that the provision for all our students continues to be innovative and challenging, providing them with opportunities for growth and leadership as they prepare for a fast-changing world in the 21st Century.
Other key responsibilities will be determined according to the appointed candidate’s strengths and professional interests. St Joan’s has an excellent reputation and is consistently ranked as a high performing school. We place an emphasis on helping each child reach their full potential and provide a safe, loving environment where our students can grow, develop and succeed.
Please note that as per Diocesan guidelines and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that this post be filled by a practising Catholic, and a Priest’s reference will be sought in advance of interview confirmation.
The successful candidate will:
- Have a strong personal faith which will nurture and promote the school’s distinctive Catholic ethos;
- Ensure that all children are valued as individuals;
- Promote the highest standards of teaching and learning;
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of the curriculum;
- Demonstrate experience of developing and leading whole school initiatives;
- Commit to maintaining and further developing partnerships between the school, our parents, the parishes and the wider community;
- Have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
Visits to the school after the summer break are very welcome and details to arrange these from the beginning of the new academic year are in the attached candidate pack.
Deputy Headteacher in Rickmansworth employer: ASCAT
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