The Governors of our Lady Star of the Sea School are looking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher to play a significant role in school improvement. We are looking for someone to join our Senior Leadership Team with responsibilities to lead RE and Mental Health and Well-being across the school. The role will also involve being part of the Pastoral Team as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer. The role will have a 0.4 teaching commitment.

The ideal candidate will:

• work in partnership with the Headteacher and SLT to ensure our school is the best it can be.
• be passionate about making a difference and developing the true potential of all our children
• be ambitious with recent senior leadership experience
• be highly motivated and demonstrate determination, imagination and initiative
• have the ability, desire and dedication to maintain and strengthen links with parents, governors and the wider community.
• Have an excellent knowledge of the RE curriculum and be sympathetic to the ethos and values of a Catholic Education
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of Mental Health Lead
• have some experience of the role of Deputy Safeguarding Lead or be willing to learn it

In return we can offer:

• a welcoming, friendly school with a highly committed and supportive staff team
• enthusiastic, welcoming and hardworking pupils who are proud of their school
• A new senior leadership team who are innovative, hard-working and aspirational.
• a strong commitment to professional development and equal opportunities
• an inclusive, vibrant school setting

Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and relevant care/safeguarding legislation and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) 

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

This post is subject to Teachers Pension Scheme

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. A school tour led by the headteacher will take place on the following dates:

16^th May 2024 at 2pm

17^th May 2024 at 2pm

Please contact Deanne Arden to book at admin@olsscps.org.uk  or phone 0151 928 3158