Deputy Headteacher Required September 2024 Permanent Full Time Contract ISR Range L5 to L9 (£54,939 to £60,444 per annum) (point scale dependent on experience) NOR 340 (including nursery) Due to the retirement of our current Deputy Head Teacher. The governors of St Anne’s Catholic Primary School, wish to invite applications from practising Catholic’s with successful senior leadership and management experience for the post of Deputy Head to join the School’s Leadership and Management team at this well-established, successful and happy school. St Anne’s Catholic School is a GOOD School, which is OUTSTANDING in Religious Education. St Anne’s is an Outstanding Catholic School. “Pupils are treasured at St Anne’s and leaders ensure that the needs of pupils are carefully planned for utilising excellent links with outside agencies.” (Archdiocese of Liverpool Inspection report 2024) Our school is renowned for its welcoming and nurturing ethos. All visitors are always guaranteed the warmest of welcomes. The school has an excellent reputation with parents/carers, parish and the wider community, particularly in regards to our Catholic ethos and the care, guidance and support we give our children and their families. There are no barriers in our school, we unite together, to fulfil our mission ‘Living and working as Jesus taught us’. We would like to appoint a dynamic, committed and innovative leader with a resilient character, strong personal drive and lots of great ideas. The main priorities of this post are to lead the Curriculum with a focus on SEND ensuring effective teaching and learning across the school and excellent outcomes for all our pupils. We want someone who: • Has a clear vision for how to further improve the quality of teaching and learning across the school and be a key driver in this process. • Is a highly motivated and inspirational teacher with a successful track record in working with children with a wide range of educational needs. • Is a strategic thinker, able to lead, inspire and motivate both staff and pupils. • Can demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. • Can build warm, positive and inclusive relationships with all staff, pupils and parents. • Is committed to making a difference to the lives and achievements of all pupils at St Anne’s Catholic Primary School. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who have an excellent knowledge of SEND and either have a National Qualification in this or would be willing to train for the Award whilst in post The school community of St Anne’s Catholic Primary School can offer: • A caring and safe school with a warm and nurturing ethos rooted in the Catholic faith. • An innovative, dedicated and supportive Leadership Team that challenges itself every day to make a difference to the lives of our children. • Friendly colleagues who work exceptionally hard and are committed to providing high quality education and experiences for all children. • Happy, well behaved and enthusiastic pupils. • A range of exciting professional development opportunities. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU ARRANGE A VISIT TO OUR SCHOOL Please contact our School Business Manager Miss Kirsty Williams on 0151 477 8260 to arrange a visit. Shortlisted candidates prior to interview, will be visited in their current educational setting following permission from their current headteacher. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and satisfactory references. By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance. Only completed Catholic Education Service (CES) applications will be considered. Closing date: Monday, 24 February 2025 at 3:30pm Shortlisting date: Thursday, 27 February 2025 Lesson Observations: Week beginning 3 March 2025 (Candidates who have been unsuccessful at this stage will be informed and will not be taken through to the interview stage). Interview Date: Thursday, 13 March 2025