Assistant Headteacher

Hours/Job Type - Full Time, Permanent Role
Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy, part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Headteacher, supportive of the ethos and vision of Catholic Education. The governors are looking for an outstanding and inspirational practitioner who will have a considerable and sustained impact on the pupils across the academy and the ability to build upon our current developments and achievements. Candidates should have a record of effective leadership and innovation at middle management level and be able to evidence their impact on pupil outcomes.
More generally, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to school self-evaluation, development, planning and appraisal. There will be the requirement to attend Governor meetings and you will be expected to attend major school events and play a full part in ensuring the efficient day-to-day running of the Academy.
We are looking for a colleague with the motivation and determination to drive forward school improvement. You must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to influence and motivate all members of our school community. You can expect excellent line management, coaching and mentoring from the Headteacher and Deputy Headteachers, and a close and effective working relationship with our existing Assistant Headteachers.
Situated in the beautiful Darley Abbey area on the outskirts of Derby, Saint Benedict is the city’s only Catholic Secondary school. We serve a wonderfully diverse community of students who come from over forty countries around the world and who come from all parts of Derby and beyond. We are most proud of the fact that our rapid improvement in outcomes has been in an inclusive and supportive environment, as Ofsted described ‘a distinctive feature of pupils’ behaviour in this school is their sense of a community and the care that they extend towards one another’. In addition to setting out a clear vision for school improvement we work hard to ensure that every child has their needs fully met by our outstanding SENCO and our Inclusion Team. As a community of professionals we are also highly supportive of one another. In addition to setting out a clear vision for school improvement we work hard to ensure that every child has their needs fully met by our outstanding SENCO and our Inclusion Team. Pupils and families are well cared for by our Pastoral Team. As a community of professionals we are also highly supportive of one another.
Communicating the school’s vision compellingly and supporting the headteacher’s strategic leadership.
The day-to-day management of the school.
Formulating the aims and objectives of the school. 
Establishing policies for achieving these aims and objectives.
Monitoring progress towards the achievement of the school’s aims and objectives.
The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK. 
Being part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust
On 1st September 2018, the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brought together 25 Catholic schools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Stockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, social and academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools.
Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we are united by our collective vision to excel.
Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?
We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
Genuine opportunities for  career progression  - with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
Professional assistance  - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. Pension  - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
For more information about our Trust and our Academies, please visit 
School: Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy
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