St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School

Tamworth

St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary SchoolClaremont Road, Tamworth, Staffs, B79 8ENDeputy HeadteacherSeptember 2025Leadership scale 6-10 (NOR 202)The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a committed, practising Catholic as an aspirational, strategic, forward thinking Deputy Headteacher in our Catholic Primary school.In our nurturing community, our dedicated staff work hard to ensure that all children thrive during their time with us to become confident, successful learners. In July 2023 Ofsted judged us to be a “Good” school offering a safe and happy environment for children to learn. In a 2018 Diocesan S48 Inspection, the school was graded “Outstanding”.Our school is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment that celebrates the cultural and ethnic backgrounds of its children. The school’s ethos is grounded on values of respect, empathy, tolerance and kindness which are reflected in every aspect of the school.We are looking for a candidate to build on our strong foundations and be instrumental in helping shape the future of our school.  As Deputy Headteacher you will:Be a practising Catholic, with a clear sense of moral purpose, vision and a strong commitment to Catholic educationBe a visible, confident, innovative and inspirational leaderHave excellent interpersonal skillsWork collaboratively to foster a culture of excellence and innovation with your drive for continued school improvementWork to maintain our high standards of behaviour, wellbeing and safeguarding to ensure all our children feel safe, valued and supportedBuild strong relationships within our school community and local parishes promoting our mission and school valuesSupport your staff team and continue to advance high-quality teaching and learningFulfil a 0.5 teaching commitment and lead a core subject. In return we can offer:A school environment which is committed to delivering outstanding education and careChildren who are happy and eager to learnA staff team dedicated to high standards of educational successA Governing Body that is forward thinking in striving to improve the strategic direction of the schoolOngoing continuous professional development opportunities to support you in your roleA supportive, involved school community providing excellent networking opportunities, including a partnership with local Catholic schools. Application forms and supporting documents can be downloaded fromhttps://www.st-elizabeths.co.uk/vacanciesCompleted application forms should be returned by post or emailed to office@st-elizabeths.staffs.sch.ukClosing Date: Thursday 1st May 2025 at middayShortlisting: Friday 2nd May 2025Observations: w/c 5th May 2025Interviews: Friday 9th May 2025Visits to our school are welcome and encouraged by arrangementplease call 01827 214000 to arrange a mutually convenient appointment This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check (where applicable); Childcare Disqualification (where applicable) qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.  All applicants will be required to provide three suitable references including Parish Priest.                                   We will also carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. 

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School

Liverpool

Advert for the post of permanent Deputy Headteacher L13-17 Required for September 2025 The governors of St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational practising Catholic Deputy Headteacher who will develop and share our vision of high-quality education for all, with a deep commitment to our mission statement: Together with Jesus, We will Learn and Grow in Faith. We are looking for a leader with exceptionally strong values who will foster and develop the respectful and inclusive ethos of our Catholic School. Who will bring energy and drive, demonstrating excellence in classroom practice and will be inspirational in enabling progress and raising standards. They must be creative, forward thinking and skilled in leading and managing areas of school improvement. The successful candidate must be able to face challenge with positivity, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be a team worker and essentially have a good sense of humour. Governors are looking for a candidate with a passion for promoting a clear child centred vision of educational excellence, developing children’s’ love of learning whilst ensuring high levels of progress and attainment. St Oswald’s Primary School is a larger than average, three form entry primary school catering for children aged three to eleven years. The school amalgamated in 2016 and is situated in two separate buildings. We can offer a prospective Deputy Head a school that in our most recent inspection in June 2024 deemed us to still be a ‘Good’ school (Ofsted) and our CSI Inspection in march 2024 found us to be a ‘Good’ school in all areas. We have happy, well-behaved children who love their school and enjoy learning. Extremely hard working, friendly staff who are dedicated to supporting development. A close working partnership between school, parents/carers, community and church and a governing body who is fully committed to continuing the development of this fantastic school. The Deputy Headteacher will: • Be accountable to the Headteacher • Be a member of the senior management team; • Lead the Safeguarding Team; • Assist the headteacher in managing the school; • Support and represent the headteacher at meetings as and when required; • Undertake such duties as are delegated by the headteacher; • Play a major role, under the overall direction of the headteacher in formulating and reviewing the Mission Statement, Development Plan, overall aims and objectives of the school by helping establish the policies through which they shall be achieved, managing staff and resources to that end and monitoring progress towards their achievement; • Contribute to the efficient organisation, management and supervision of school routines; If the headteacher is absent from the school, the deputy headteacher must undertake such duties of the headteacher as the headteacher or the governing body shall require. This is a wonderful opportunity waiting for someone. We strongly recommend visits to school. Please contact the Business Manager Mr Strom for an appointment. istrom@st-oswalds.liverpool.sch.uk or phone 0151 228 8436 Information about school and policies can be found on our website www.stoswaldsschool.com Closing date – 2nd May 2025 Shortlisting – 6th May 2025 Interviews – 19th May 2025 Application packs can be downloaded from our school website www.stoswaldsschool.com and include a copy of our Child Protection Policy and Safer Working Practices Code of Conduct Policy. CVs will not be acceptable for this post. In addition, references will be required from your current employer and settings where you have worked with children. As per ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates. St Oswald’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory preemployment checks including satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.’ We are committed to safer recruitment practices that: • Deter prospective applicants who are unsuitable to work with children or young people • Identify and reject applicants who are unsuitable to work with children or young people • Prevent and deter inappropriate behaviours by providing on-going supervision, training and support to all staff and volunteers

St Saviour's Catholic Primary School

London

Head TeacherRequired from 1 September 2025Salary Range: L15-L21 (Starting salary dependent on experience)About us: St Saviours is a one-form entry Catholic Primary School in Lewisham (South-East London) with a vibrant, supportive and friendly school community. Our School is a place where each child believes in their own potential, in an environment where they can succeed and achieve. About you: Governors are looking to appoint a Head Teacher who will be an inspirational leader with the vision, adaptability and drive to continue the excellent standards of the school. You will have a personal commitment to Catholic education and to the spiritual development of the pupils. You will be excited about this role and demonstrate the passion, commitment and resilience to deliver high quality teaching and learning and the personal qualities and skills to empower and develop the staff and leadership team further.Key Responsibilities: Our new Head Teacher will lead a team that endeavour together in the best interest of all our children, following the school’s Ethos and Values of striving to build on the foundations of faith started from the home and seek to provide an environment where beliefs and values of the Catholic faith are taught, explained, developed and nurtured.  We offer:A strong Catholic ethos and school community.Children with exemplary behaviour who are happy and enthusiastic to come to school and engage in learning.Staff committed to excellence in teaching and learning and who strive to ensure that all children achieve their best.A committed and supportive Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body.If this is your first headship, we can offer a support package around coaching and mentoring.We require:QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and NPQH or experience in a leadership role and the ambition to achieve NPQH.A committed, practising Catholic with a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic Education.An inspirational leader with a proven track record of effective leadership, raising standards and successful whole school improvement.A leader who will continue to develop and sustain a culture of respect, ambition and challenge for all in the school.A champion of inclusion, aspiration, diversity, equality and well-being for all our pupils, staff and the community we serve.A reflective strategic thinker who shows initiative and can deliver outcomes to make the school the best it can be.Professional skills including interpersonal and communication skills.A commitment to working closely in partnership with parents, the local community and the parish.Visiting our school: We warmly welcome and encourage visits to our school from prospective applicants. Please contact the Nicola Reid, School Business Manager by phone on 020 8852 4283 or by email at: nreid@stsaviours.lewisham.sch.uk, to arrange a mutually convenient time on either the 30 April or the 8 May,If you would like an informal discussion with the Chair of Governors about the role, please email Valerie Simpson at vsimpson10.209@lgflmail.org.  Closing date: Friday 9 May 2025 at 12pmShortlisting:  Week commencing 12 May 2025Interview and assessment date:  21 May 2025Safeguarding Statement: St Saviours is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.  Online checks will be completed for shortlisted candidates.This is a reserved post and is open to practising Catholics only. It is a requirement from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales that the person holding the post of Head Teacher should be a practising Catholic. This is endorsed fully by the Archdiocese of Southwark.Requesting an Application Pack: You can access the pack and application forms from our website under the ’Vacancies’ section at https://www.stsaviours.lewisham.sch.uk/Staff/ or contact the School Business Manager to request this by email at: nreid@stsaviours.lewisham.sch.uk.St Saviour's RC Primary School10 Bonfield Road, Lewisham, London SE13 6ALT: 020 8852 4283       www.stsaviours.lewisham.sch.ukPray Together, Learn Together, Stronger Together in Jesus