Deputy Headteacher – Whole School Curriculum
St Gregory's Catholic High School
Warrington
- £81,441 - £89,830 per year
- New
- Salary:
- L21 – L25 £81,441 - £89,830 (salary can be discussed dependent on experience with successful candidate)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 22nd April 2025
- Apply by:
- 31 January 2025
Job overview
Salary Range: L21 – L25 £81,441 - £89,830 (salary can be discussed dependent on experience with successful candidate)
Start Date: 22nd April 2025
The Governing Board at St. Gregory’s Catholic High School seeks to appoint a Deputy Headteacher following the successful promotion of the previous post holder to headship. This post is for an outstanding candidate who is a practising Catholic and will currently be an experienced assistant headteacher, or an existing and successful deputy headteacher who is looking for a fresh challenge and a different school context to work in. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner and demonstrate a successful track record of school improvement and a vision that matches our ambition for all children to realise their maximum potential.
The successful candidate will join an ambitious and experienced leadership team that is committed to further school improvement following the recent positive OfSTED inspection (see September 2024 report), as the school continues the next stage of its journey towards outstanding provision in all areas.
As the Deputy Headteacher for Whole School Curriculum, your key responsibilities will be:
· Devising and leading on a strategic approach to ensure the highest standards of achievement for our pupils
· Whole school quality assurance and monitoring of academic standards as well as other key areas of school life
· Overseeing strategic leadership of the subject leaders and academic staff
· Ensuring the best CPD is in place for our staff members across the school
Tours of the school and meetings / phone calls with the Headteacher are also warmly welcomed and will be treated with the strictest of confidentiality. Please email the Head teacher’s PA Mrs Hutton (shutton@stgregoryshigh.com) to arrange a visit / discussion.
The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to all the agreed safeguarding checks.
Only CES applications forms will be accepted.
Only CES application forms will be accepted.
Closing date for applications: Friday 31st January 2025 at 8.30am
Shortlisting and notice of interview: Early in the w/c 3rd February 2025
Interviews: w/c 10th or 24th February 2025
About St Gregory's Catholic High School
- St Gregory's Catholic High School
- Cromwell Avenue, Westbrook, Warrington
- Cheshire
- WA5 1HG
- United Kingdom
St Gregory’s Catholic High School is a mixed Roman Catholic secondary school for pupils aged 11-16. It is located in Warrington, Cheshire, and has about 1200 pupils. It is a voluntary aided school.
Headteacher
Mr Ed McGlinchey
Values and vision
The mission statement of St Gregory’s reads: “This is our God, the servant King. He calls us now to follow him.” The school’s prayer is: “Inspire us to build a community based on love and respect. May we be empowered to challenge injustice every day. Help us to value and support each other to create a positive Learning environment where all may serve. Amen.”
The staff, parents, governors and students of St. Gregory’s Catholic High School aim to work in partnership to create a vibrant community in which all are valued. At the core of school life is a belief that there is no better inspiration than the example and teaching of Jesus Christ.
The school community seeks to set an example of service, inspired by Jesus, and in doing so fulfil the aspirations that it has for each of its pupils, and to foster their spiritual, academic and personal development.
Ofsted
“Across the school there are examples of good and sometimes outstanding teaching. Many students are eager to learn and have aspirations to excel in their studies and in the contribution they make to school life.”
“The school represents a safe, caring and responsive community. Governance is strong and effective."
View St Gregory’s Catholic High School’s latest Ofsted report
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