Deputy Headteacher

St Theresa’s Catholic Primary School
Leeds
Closing on May 6, 2024
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St Theresa’s Catholic Primary School

St. Theresa's Catholic Primary School


Serving the Parish of Saint John Henry Newman


Barwick Road, LEEDS LS15 8RQ

Tel: 0113 293 0240

www.st-theresas.leeds.sch.uk 

Headteacher: Mrs J Ryan BA Hons. Email: headteacher@st-theresas.leeds.sch.uk 

NoR: 423 plus up to 104(PTE) in Nursery


Deputy Headteacher


Required for September 2024

Permanent Contract

ISR L12 – L16


The Governors of St Theresa’s school wish to appoint an outstanding teacher and leader to join our Senior Leadership Team. It is a requirement for this role to be a practising Catholic. Candidates are invited to detail their leadership experience specifically detailing how they can add value to our wonderful school. Expertise in monitoring & evaluating teaching and learning, to improve and drive standards across all key stages, will be essential. Teaching and leadership experience in Upper KS2 is desirable.


We are seeking a candidate who:

  • Is a practising Catholic, with a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic Education.
  • Can demonstrate excellent classroom practice with high expectations for all children.
  • Is supportive of the headteacher in driving the school forward.
  • Can inspire, support and lead in partnership with our children, staff, parents and governors.
  • Is dedicated to maintaining and continuing to improve the standards of education and behaviour across school.
  • Is committed to their own professional development and keeping up to date with current research.
  • Is passionate about children’s learning and has a proven track record of raising attainment and developing the whole child.
  • Is an excellent communicator with good management skills, who can develop and work positively and professionally with a large staff team.
  • Is hard-working, well organised and highly motivated.

 

We can offer:

  • An exciting opportunity to join a leadership team, in a good school with an outstanding Catholic ethos, where children are well behaved, enthusiastic and eager to learn.
  • Supportive governors who are committed to school improvement.
  • Dedicated and talented staff who are keen to build on high standards.
  • An opportunity to be part of an exciting journey in helping to shape the future of our wonderful school.
  • Supportive parents and parish community.
  • A commitment to supporting professional development.

 

 

CES Application forms and further details are available from the Headteacher by phone, email or on the school website


Visits most welcome, and strongly encouraged, by prior arrangement.


Closing Date: Monday, 6th May 2024

Shortlisting: Friday, 10th May 2024

Interviews: Monday, 20th May 2024

 

St Theresa’s is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.


The post will be subject to enhanced DBS and DBA checks as well as online social media checks and, if required, appropriate overseas checks. At least two professional references and a Parish Priest reference will be required and followed up prior to interview.  


Walking in Theresa’s Little Way


St Theresa’s is an equal opportunity employer.