Deputy Headteacher

Are you an excellent classroom practitioner who inspires and motivates children to achieve their best?

Are you a committed practising Catholic?

Are you committed to the well-being of all children?

Do you have inspiring leadership skills and can evidence your successful part in school improvement and change?

The Governing Body of St Alban's Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who will work closely with the Governing Body in its clear aspiration for ongoing improvement in teaching and learning. The candidate will work with the Headteacher to further the achievements of this long-established Catholic school, noted for its aspiration, and commitment to every child within this close-knit Catholic community.

St Alban's Catholic Primary School is an integral part of the Cardiff Oratory's pastoral and educational mission within the Archdiocese of Cardiff. The Governing Body and whole school staff are committed to working for every child in close partnership with parents. All stakeholders are committed to developing and delivering a dynamic educational experience for every child to develop an appetite life-long learning. The Catholicism of St Alban's School is rooted in the Mass and sacramental life of the Parish.

At St Alban's, we can offer you:

• A strong and supportive Catholic ethos, which pervades the life of the school.
• Professional development that is rooted in contemporary educational research.
• A determination to further develop a curriculum that produces ambitious, capable learners with a broad range and depth of knowledge and skills.
• Children who are curious about the world in which they live and who demonstrate a love of learning.
• A highly committed team of governors and staff who are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence.

We are searching for a Deputy Headteacher who:

• Is a practising Catholic who exhibits a clear understanding about the purpose of Catholic education and will lead and model our Catholic ethos and values within school and throughout the wider community.
• Is proven as an excellent Catholic teacher, with high standards and a determination to facilitate rapid rates of progress in all pupils.
• Is committed to school improvement and has the necessary skills to motivate and drive initiatives.
• Is skilled at mentoring and supporting colleagues in the journey towards excellence.
• Fosters strong partnerships with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the local community to provide an environment where all are supported to achieve their full potential.
• Has a good sense of humour, a positive disposition and the enthusiasm to support the Headteacher and Governors in leading and managing the school.

Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and staff.

The Equality Act 2010 allows faith schools to have admissions criteria which give preference to members of their own religion and to conduct themselves in a way which is compatible with the school's religious character or ethos. It does not allow faith schools to discriminate because of any other of the protected characteristics, such as sex, race or sexual orientation. Nor does it allow them to discriminate because of religion in other respects, such as by excluding a pupil or subjecting him to any other detriment.