Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher (Assessment, Data and Reporting)

St Mary’s Catholic College

Headteacher

L13-L17 £63,430-£69,970 FTE

This is a full-time, permanent contract, 1.00 FTE

1st April 2024, or sooner if possible

Due to the internal trust promotion of the current post holder we are delighted to advertise for the post of Assistant headteacher, with responsibility  for Assessment, Data and Reporting. St Mary’s Catholic College has a clear vision of work together to succeed together, this post is key to this vision to ensure the success of our students in their academic achievement. 

This role represents an incredibly exciting opportunity for any candidate who is eager to be a part of an organisation that seeks to secure the very highest educational standards for students.

The successful candidate will share in our vision for Catholic Education as part of a successful and experienced leadership team, which is committed to raising academic standards for all students whilst supporting the spiritual and moral development of the whole person.

St Mary's Catholic College is proud to be part of the Holy Family Multi Academy Trust where we strive to develop individual excellence, embrace opportunities and build strong communities with Gospel Values at the heart.

Key Purpose of Job

• Assist the Headteacher in leading and managing the College.
• Support and represent the Headteacher at meetings as, and when, required.
• Actively support the catholic life of the Academy.
• Work in collaboration with the Headteacher. and SLT, in formulating and reviewing the Mission Statement and College key priorities by:
• Establishing the policies through which they shall be achieved
• Managing staff and resources to achieve aims
• Monitoring progress towards their achievement
• Deputise for the Headteacher as required
• Play an active role in College strategic planning as a member of the Academy leadership team.
• Be responsible for leading and co-ordinating curriculum development and planning, teaching and learning in a designated area and across the school. 
• Take responsibility for a specific area as agreed with the Headteacher
• Carry out a designated programme of teaching
• Model excellent teaching
• Strategically lead Assessment and intervention acting as Raising Standards Lead.

We offer:

• A unique opportunity to work for a MAT which includes the lead school for Cheshire and Wirral Art Hub and a cutting edge Teaching School Hub
• Mentoring and high level training
• Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities and opportunities to engage in system leadership
• A caring environment with well-being and work/life balance at its core.
• Inclusion in whole school and MAT teams – working together to achieve ambitious outcomes whilst valuing every individual’s contribution
• Employee benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, free eye tests, free flu jabs, Love Electric car scheme (coming soon for qualifying employees)

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process. To assist in this part of the process we would appreciate it if you would complete the attached Social Media form and return it with your application.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. 

To apply for this position, please send a covering letter, a completed application form and the completed recruitment documents attached to the vacancy listing to recruitment@hfcmat.com. Applications should be marked for the attention of Mr K Maddocks, Headteacher. For further information please visit the ‘Vacancies’ section on our website www.stmaryswallasey.com.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.