Deputy Headteacher – Catholic Life, Behaviour and Attitudes
Bishop Challoner Catholic School
Tower Hamlets
- £84,496 - £92,330 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- L23 (£84,496)– L27 (£92,330)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter or September 2023
- Apply by:
- 26 January 2023
Job overview
There is a wave of change and improvement at Bishop Challoner, can you be part of our rapid journey of improvement?
Following a period of significant change Bishop Challoner Catholic Federation of schools are continuing to evolve and improve. The two schools will merge from September 2023 creating one co-educational school.
The school have undertaken a restructure of the senior team to better serve the new co-educational structure. As a result, the school will be recruiting three Deputy Headteachers and three Assistant Headteachers. This will create a senior team of five deputies and three assistant heads.
We are looking for a dedicated Deputy Headteacher to assist the Executive Headteacher in the strategic development across the School, creating a climate of learning where expectations are high, clearly communicated and consistently reinforced.
The successful candidate will a be a highly visible, collaborative and aspirational leader who will model the highest levels of professionalism and inspire, motivate and develop staff and students. Our senior team will Put the educational needs of the children at the heart of everything
The Deputy Headteacher - Catholic Life, Behaviour and Attitudes will:
- Deputise for the Executive Headteacher in his absence
- Lead and be responsible for the Catholic ethos of the school, including Collective Worship and Catholic life.
- Prepare the school for a CSI Inspection
- Be a senior leader within the school acting as a role model of best practice to colleagues, undertaking duties, attending school events and representing the school in a professional capacity.
- Communicate the school’s vision compellingly and supporting the headteacher’s strategic leadership
- Formulate the aims and objectives of the school in relation to Behaviour for Learning Strategies
- Establish policies for achieving these aims and objectives
- Managing staff and resources to that end
- Monitor progress towards the achievement of the school’s aims and objectives
- Promote the ethos of equal opportunities for all staff and students
We are a Catholic community and strive to place Christ at the Centre of all aspects of school life. Applicants will be practicing Catholic.
School visits are welcomed and encouraged by prior arrangement. Please contact Dion.Mills@hays.com to make an appointment.
For an informal and confidential conversation about this post please contact Dion Mills on 07899063321
Application forms and an information pack can be requested from Dion.Mills@hays.com
Closing date: 9am 26th January
Interviews: Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd February
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Criminal Records Bureau.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
About Bishop Challoner Catholic School
- Bishop Challoner Catholic School
- 352 Commercial Road, Aldgate
- London
- E1 0LB
- United Kingdom
Bishop Challoner is a successful multicultural federation in the heart of the East End of London. We have approximately 1,450 students with a rich multicultural make-up – over 70 mother tongues in the school – reflecting the ethnic diversity of the local community. Currently recognised in the top 100 most improved schools, Bishop Challoner Girls' School was proudly rated Outstanding in April 2014. As Britain's first federated school, our campus embraces a Boys' School and Girls' School with a co-ed Sixth Form.
Since its federation, Bishop Challoner has continually been successful in achieving exceptional levels of excellence both inside and outside the classroom, which has meant fine exam results and an enviable range of extracurricular activities, reflecting the energy and enthusiasm of staff and students. Described as “one of our boroughs gems”, we are at an exciting stage of our journey.
The wealth of knowledge, commitment and expertise that is the current hallmark of this community is also its on-going strength. You will be joining a friendly and professional federation that is wholly committed to securing the best academic and personal development outcomes for young people.
OFSTED, April 2014:
“In this high performing school, students make rapid progress and reach high standards in many subjects”
“Led by a truly inspirational Executive Principal, leaders and managers at all levels, provide the drive and ambition needed to ensure that this wonderful school continually improves”
For more information about opportunities at Bishop Challoner please contact Ellie Field, Recruitment Manager, 02072598770 / bishopchalloner@hays.com
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.