Assistant Headteacher – Maternity Cover, St Ursula’s Convent School
Required for September 2024 – 1 year fixed term contract
Salary – L8-13 (£65,007 – £72,351)
The Governors of St Ursula’s Convent School invite applications from highly motivated, inspirational and outstanding leaders for the post of Assistant Headteacher (for which catholic practice is not essential) starting on 1st September 2024.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Headteacher in strategically leading and managing the school, they will have responsibility for developing and implementing an effective system to ensure high expectations for student behaviour and conduct; ensuring relationships amongst staff and students are positive and that a positive culture of respect is maintained.
We are looking for an inspirational leader with a proven track record in senior/middle leadership who:
- Has commitment to and understanding of education
- Has experience in raising standards
- Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- Aspires to lead their own school as Headteacher in the future.
- Has held responsibility for behaviour management.
The successful candidate will:
- Join a forward-looking, high achieving school
- Contribute to the wider improvement of the School.
- Be a driven and professional character that is committed to your students as well as your colleagues.
- Be joining a supportive department, who like to work on the same wavelength.
What we can offer you:
- Feedback outlines that the school is welcoming, friendly and supportive.
- A culture of distributed leadership.
- Opportunities and encouragement to develop both personally and professionally.
- You can ensure that your well-being is a high priority.
At St Ursula’s Convent School students are ambitious and aspire to be the very best; staff have exceptionally high standards and expectations; Senior Leaders and all teachers are passionate about making a difference; Governors are strongly supportive of the school.
St Ursula’s Convent School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants.
Full details including a teaching staff application form can be found on the school website www.stursulas.com
Please note that we cannot accept stand alone CV’s. Completed application and / or any enquires should be sent to recruitment@stursulas.com
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 15th May 2024 at midday.
Interviews will be held shortly after.
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.