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Deputy Headteacher (Maternity Cover) - St. Paul's C of E Primary School
Gloucester
School: St. Paul's C of E Primary School (Primary)
Address: New Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Title: Deputy Headteacher (Maternity Cover) - St. Paul's C of E Primary School
Grade: Leadership Group
Allowances: (Not applicable)
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Maternity Leave
Closing Date: 26/03/2025
Interview Date: 04/04/2025
Start Date: 01/09/2025
ARE YOU IN NEED OF A FRESH AND EXCITING CHALLENGE? ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE TO THE FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES OF CHILDREN? If so, this is the job for you!
Due to our current Deputy Headteacher going on maternity leave, the governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and knowledgeable professional to work as Deputy Headteacher from September 2025. This post is a maternity cover, however a secondment from the applicant’s current school will also be supported for the duration of the post. The post holder will be an integral leader in our Senior Leadership Team, working closely alongside the Headteacher, with responsibility for Teaching and Learning, Attendance Champion, support with Curriculum and Assessment, Maths and Science subject lead. This post is not suited to an Early Career Teacher.
We are a popular school with strong links with our community. We pride ourselves on developing the children to be the best they can be so as to live a full life. We can offer you an exciting challenge, an ambitious working environment, excellent CPD opportunities and wonderful children and staff. We aim to be ‘MADE’ (Making a Difference to Everyone) at St Paul’s. If you are passionate about making a real difference to the future of our children and are uncompromising in your determination to ensure that they receive the outstanding, creative education they deserve, this could be the role for you.
What do other people say about us?
The children say that they are 'valued and treated with dignity and respect' SIAMS (2022).
OFSTED (2024) states that pupils are happy and safe at this inclusive school.
Parents choose us because we 'go above and beyond to make a difference' SIAMS (2022).
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Deputy Headteacher who:
• Will demonstrate visible leadership during the course of the formal and extended school day
• Will lead by example especially when implementing change and improving standards
• Will demonstrate high standards of personal integrity, loyalty, discretion and professionalism
• Will publicly support decisions of the Headteacher and Governing Body
• Will be prepared to challenge and discuss decisions in Senior Leadership Meetings
• Will take full responsibility for the school in the absence of the headteacher
In return, we can offer you:
• The chance to work in an inspiring and forward-thinking Church School in which we are proud of our compassionate and caring community.
• A secure partnership with the Headteacher and wider Senior Leadership Team
• An animated, welcoming school community with children who are excited by their learning and always strive to do their best
• A committed, close team of staff whose ideas are valued and developed collaboratively to achieve common goals
• The opportunity to develop or apply your senior leadership skills within a supportive framework
We would be delighted to show you what our school has to offer and visits to the school are warmly welcomed from any interested candidates. We would encourage you to contact the school office on 01452 521872 to arrange a visit at your convenience.
Information about the school and an application form can be found on our school website at www.st-pauls.gloucs.sch.uk.
Completed application forms should be sent with a covering letter to Jayne Bevan, Headteacher, at finance@st-pauls.gloucs.sch.uk
All applications must be received by 12.00 noon on Wednesday 26th March 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed by Friday 28th March 2025 however, out of courtesy we will contact all candidates to let you know if your application has been successful.
NB: The post is expected to be for one year but may end sooner. The end date of this contract will be in line with the maternity leave end date of the permanent post holder.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacancies to apply.
Closing date for applications: 26-03-2025
Salary: Leadership Group
Hours Per Week: Full Time
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