Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher

Permanent Full Time (L18-L22)

Required for September 2024

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Deputy Headteacher who is an experienced, skilled and strategic leader and who challenges students to be the best that they can be.

You will be a strategic thinker, effective communicator and able to drive improvements in all areas of our school. This is a position for a highly motivated person capable of making an immediate impact. We seek a passionate educator, relentless in the pursuit of improved standards and outcomes. You will be inspirational and energetic, with unwavering determination to ensure the provision of a positive, secure and happy environment for both students and staff at our school.

The post holder will have strategic responsibility for a number of key areas tied to the school’s development plan. The exact roles and responsibilities will be discussed with the successful candidate as part of a review of strengths and experience to date. In addition, it is desired that applicants have a range of experience across a number of school leadership roles (curriculum and pastoral) with evidence of impact.

This is an exciting time to join St Benet Biscop. It is a great place to work and provides excellent job satisfaction. It is a very happy school with an open, supportive and positive working environment. We provide excellent on-going professional development for teachers and leaders at all levels. In our recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, we were graded as “good” in all areas. Ofsted highlighted:

• “There is a strong sense of community at St Benet Biscop.”
• “Pupils get along well with each other and with the staff.”
• “Lessons proceed calmly, and pupils engage well with their learning.”
• “Staff say senior leaders consider their workload and listen to their views.”
• “Staff at the school have a good understanding of safeguarding because they are well trained.”

St Benet Biscop is a popular and oversubscribed school which is highly regarded within the community and we offer a high-quality education in a Catholic / Christian environment.  St Benet Biscop is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust, and we enjoy working regularly with the other schools in the Trust.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and additional recruitment checks.

The school is looking for a practising and committed Catholic teacher for the post of Deputy Headteacher.

The Local Governing Committee and Headteacher are seeking candidates with:

• A clear commitment to nurturing and promoting the school’s distinctive Catholic ethos
• A passion for providing the best possible holistic education for all students
• Substantial and successful senior leadership experience in a secondary setting
• A high degree of personal integrity, strong personal drive and resilience

Visits are encouraged and can include an informal chat with the Headteacher – please arrange through hr@stbb.org.uk or contact us on 01670 822795.

Application packs, including job description and person specification for the post are available by accessing the Academy’s website: http://www.st-benetbiscop.org.uk/vacancies

Completed applications should be sent to hr@stbb.org.uk for the attention of Mrs C Mills.

Closing date for applications:  by 9.00am on Monday, 13 May 2024. Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday, 20 May 2024.