[ref. c63287201] Deputy Headteacher
Deputy Headteacher
Salary: Leadership L5-L9 - £54,939.00 - £60,644.00 per annumBasis: Permanent, Full Time
Location: St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Lightwood Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7AN
Interview Date: 3rd April 2025
Anticipated Start Date: 1st September 2025
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a warm and welcoming school, part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust and is set in beautiful Buxton. We are seeking an outstanding Deputy Headteacher to help lead our dedicated team and support our mission of providing high-quality education.
We are a welcoming school and aim to create a caring Catholic community based on our mission to instill a deep sense of belonging between school, home and parish.
This is a reserved post and is open to practising Catholics only, please review the attached document produced by the Diocese of Nottingham “Catholic Schools and the Definition of a Practising Catholic” for further information.
The Role:
As Deputy Headteacher, you will:
have a clear vision and understanding of Catholic education and a commitment to promote the Catholic ethos throughout the whole school community.be an outstanding class teacher, passionate in developing high expectations and striving for excellence.
have effective communication and interpersonal skills
have the ability to inspire, motivate and lead staff and children to achieve the highest standards.
have taken a strategic lead role in curriculum development and assessmentbe creative and forward thinking.
About you:
A practising Catholic with a deep commitment to Catholic education.An experienced and highly effective teacher with a track record of success in leadership
A strategic thinker with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Passionate about developing children’s academic, spiritual, and personal growth.
An innovative leader who can inspire and empower staff to achieve excellence.
We can offer:
an exceptionally welcoming ethos and an outstanding sense of community through our close partnerships with families, St Anne’s parish and other community groups.friendly, happy, motivated staff who are fully committed to further raise standards
supportive governors and parents who work together in the best interests of all children
friendly, happy, enthusiastic, well behaved, and inspiring children who are always eager to learn.
firm commitment to professional development with the opportunity for you to develop your leadership skills along with a broad range of extra-curricular activities, including music and sports.
The opportunity to play a major role in the leadership and development of the school.
a supportive, well-connected and highly innovative Trust with a network of 25 schools.
How do I apply?
In order to apply for this role, please visit the vacancies page on our website via the link below. Vacancies within the Trust
Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest.
Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?
To find out why you should come and join our team, click on the link to our ‘Why work with us?’ brochure.
A summary of our fantastic benefits are as follows:
Access to first class CPD opportunities. 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. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
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
Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.