Deputy Headteacher

Location:       St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Croftdale Road, Blaydon, NE21 4BG

Grade:          L6-L10 (£53,380- £58,959 per annum)

Hours:          Full time, Permanent.

Applications are invited from practising and committed Catholics for the post of

Deputy Headteacher at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School.

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Blaydon is proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest Catholic Education Trust in the North East of England and will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.

The governors of this friendly, caring and successful school are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and outstanding primary classroom teacher as Deputy Headteacher to join our team and help us work towards our mission statement;

All are welcome in St Joseph’s where everyone is special, cared for and challenged to be the best they can be in our safe and happy school. We strive to love justice, show mercy and walk wisely and humbly with God.

We will love one another in Christ knowing that Jesus loves us very much.

At St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, we aim to provide a learning environment in which each child feels valued and can fulfil their potential. We provide a safe and inclusive school, where every child is celebrated for who they are, reflecting the Gospel values of love, trust and respect which are central to the school’s mission statement.

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who:

• Is a committed and practising Catholic who values the distinctive nature of Catholic Education
• Is an outstanding classroom teacher with a passion for highly effective teaching and learning
• Is creative, innovative and forward thinking
• Is able to work collaboratively with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Governors
• Sets targets and plans rigorously to ensure that all children thrive and achieve their full potential
• Leads by example and has high expectations of everyone
• Forms positive relationships, challenges, motivates and inspires others

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School offers:

• An excellent opportunity in our warm and welcoming school
• Happy, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn, a pleasure to teach and flourish in our school
• A commitment to your continued professional development
• A strong, supportive, friendly staff who work well as a team
• A dedicated and committed Governing Body
• Excellent links with our two parish communities

How to Apply:

For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website  http://bwcet.com/vacancies/ to download an application pack. Please return your complete application pack to recruitment@bwcet.com prior to the closing date. 

Visits to the school are welcome and arranged on request. Please email msteel@stjb.bwcet.com to request a school visit during these times or for further information.

Closing date: Friday, 4^th October 2024 at 8am

Shortlisting date: Tuesday, 8^th October 2024

Formal Interview: Tuesday, 15^th October 2024

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online check will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.