Deputy Headteacher in Rickmansworth

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.

All Saints Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, at least two satisfactory references must be provided, and any other safeguarding checks that are required at the time of appointment will be applied to the pre-employment process. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to safeguarding checks being met successfully. The Trust reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment should it deem pre-employment checks as unsatisfactory.

Following the shortlisting stage, and prior to making a final decision, the Trust/School will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in the latest version of KCSiE. By signing the application form I understand that I am giving my consent for the Trust/School to carry out an online search if I am shortlisted for this post. The search would be part of the Trust/School's due diligence in line with the latest KCSIE guidance and would be limited to identifying any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. I understand that the Trust/School might want to explore any such incidents or issues with me at interview.