Executive Deputy Headteacher - York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Northoftyne CA

Description

Contract Type:
Permanent


Location:
St Aelred's Catholic Primary School, Fifth Avenue, York, YO31 0QQ

St Aelred's Catholic Primary School is looking for an inspirational and highly effective practising Catholic to join our very successful team of staff as Deputy Headteacher.

We offer the opportunity to work in a high quality, vibrant and caring environment where we share a rich vision for our pupils and for the communities in which we work.

St Aelred's Catholic Primary School is a vibrant school that is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 38 schools with two sixth forms.

NPCAT is now one of the largest multi-academy Trusts in the UK with more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff.

St Aelred's is a medium sized primary school with 191 pupils on roll aged from 3-11.

The school serves a wide demographic, benefiting greatly from the close community links which exist as a catholic school within walking distance of St Aelred's church and serving both the parish and local community.

Situated in the vibrant and historic city of York, and just a small distance from the city centre, the school is ideally placed to offer a wide range of extra-curricular and extended opportunities for pupils.

Sitting on the edge of the recently developed Derwenthorpe estate and with current housing developments within close proximity, the school is well placed to continue to prosper, flourish and develop.

A Christ-centred school with supportive staff, parents and governors;
A school which exhibits high standards in all areas of pupil achievement supported by a strong catholic ethos, with gospel values at its heart, which permeates all aspects of school life;
Friendly, hardworking pupils who enjoy learning and achieving success;
An inclusive school with a warm, nurturing christian ethos through our close partnership with families, the parish and wider community;
Excellent opportunities for continuing professional development;
The opportunity to work with and learn from other schools within Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust.
Has a commitment to catholic education and would play an active role in the community of St Aelred's;
Promotes high expectations and will help our children to thrive in a culture that builds resilience and instil a sense of pride in what they achieve;
Is an outstanding classroom practitioner who motivates and inspires children and staff;
Makes a positive contribution to the vision and leadership of the school, helping to shape the school's future and ensure that all stakeholders are enabled to contribute effectively the progress and development of the school;
Is creative, forward thinking and has proven experience in leading and managing areas of school development;

Can form a strong partnership with all levels of leadership atf the school and with other leaders within the Trust.

Candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school by prior arrangement or if you would like an informal discussion, please contact Mrs C Hughes, Headteacher on

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.