Governors wish to appoint a dynamic and inspiring Deputy Headteacher who will join a dedicated and passionate team in helping to raise standards and the profile of the school. The successful candidate will have exceptional classroom practice and also be a driven and an aspirational leader with the vision and abilities to collaborate with stakeholders.
About you
Governors are looking for:
- A practising Catholic with a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic education who can demonstrate their Catholicity through their relationships and actions.
- Somebody to take a strategic lead role in curriculum development and assessment.
- An applicant who is passionate about children’s learning and has a proven track record of raising attainment and developing the whole child.
- Someone with the ability to inspire, motivate and lead staff and children to achieve the highest standards.
- A candidate who can lead and develop improvement across the curriculum.
- An excellent communicator with good management skills who can develop and work with existing staff.
- Someone who has a proven track record of supporting a staff team through a change process.
- A hard working, well organised and highly motivated individual.
We can offer:
- An exciting opportunity to join a leadership team in our happy and successful school with well-behaved children, and a strong Catholic ethos.
- A supportive Governing Body who are committed to school improvement, who will work with you to achieve your goals.
- An enthusiastic and aspirational Senior Leadership Team.
- A dedicated, talented and loyal staff who are keen to build on high standards.
- A very supportive parent and parish community.
- A commitment to continuing professional development.
St. Joseph’s has an excellent reputation for staff development and staff retention and we are on many transport routes including the Queen Elizabeth line and multiple local bus routes. This position is a non-class based role.
We are a popular three form entry ‘Good’ school with an ‘Outstanding’ Catholic life but we need you to help us on our journey to being the pre-eminent school in our locality and Deanery.
Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit our welcoming school.
How to apply
For more information, an application pack or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office by ringing (020) 8567 6293 or emailing ask@stjosephs.ealing.sch.uk
All applications must be completed on the Catholic Education Service application form which is included in the application pack.
Completed applications should be sent to the school or emailed to: ask@stjosephs.ealing.sch.uk
The school is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be
found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance–2
In line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023” and as part of the safer recruiting process, an online and social media search will be conducted for applicants who are shortlisted.
Closing date
Application forms to be submitted to the school by noon on Friday 19 April 2024.
Interview date
Friday 3 May 2024