Plymouth CAST is a Multi-Academy Trust comprising thirty-four schools plus a nursery situated within the Catholic Diocese of Plymouth with whom there is a close working relationship. The Trust is seeking to appoint a dynamic, strategic and practicing Catholic Deputy Headteacher at St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School.

This is an exciting time to join a forward thinking and committed team, to both embed as well as shape working practices for thefuture. You will be joining a dedicated and supportive team and will have the opportunity to work with the Headteacher to help shape the way in which you will support the school to positively impact the education and development of the pupils.

The core purpose of the Deputy Headteacher is to support the Headteacher in leading and managing the school and taking responsibility in the absence of the Headteacher. This will promote a secure foundation from which to achieve high standards in all areas of the school’s work. You will play a major role under the overall direction of the Headteacher in formulating andreviewing the School Development/Improvement Plans and the aims and objectives of the school. You will be committed to establishing a positive and proactive culture that promotes excellence, focusing on collaboration and driving internal excellence, underpinned by our Gospel Values.

As a member of SLT, you will play an important role in the overall leadership and management of the school. In particular, you will work closely with the Headteacher to lead and develop an outstanding, inclusive, comprehensive education that serves the local community.

Within our Multi Academy Trust we operate a core business function which works to support senior leaders and school communities in all areas of financial, personnel, estates and facilities, procurement and operational management.

You will need to develop excellent relationships with parents, colleagues, local authorities and relevant agencies for children.Through such relationships you will play a key role in contributing to the development of the education system as a whole and collaborate with others to raise standards locally.

Our Trust governance model is designed to ensure our Board of Directors has a direct line of communication to schools, local governing boards and school leaders.

You will be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Catholic Church. You should be able to evidence collaborative and inspirational leadership that creates a culture of high expectations and aspirations that raises standards and ensures that allchildren reach their full potential. You will have the interpersonal skills to guide and inspire your pupils and staff.

As a Deputy Headteacher you will need diplomacy, openness, approachability, and a personable style of leadership, as well as the ability to converse confidently with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

If you feel that you have the necessary skills and competencies, and the passion to make a difference to our children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Essential requirements are:

• A Catholic with a strong understanding of the structures and values of the Catholic Church
• Qualified to degree level relevant to the post and/or equivalent through professional experience
• PGCE (or equivalent) – Qualified to Teach in the UK
• Recent, substantive and successful leadership experience would be preferable
• The ability to manage change through bringing innovative ideas to traditional approaches to teaching and learning
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – an attentive listener and team
• A wide knowledge of current and proposed education policy and the legal framework within which schools must operate, particularly in relation to safeguarding, when part of a Multi Academy Trust.

How to apply 

If you would like an informal discussion about this role with our Director of Education, please contact our HR Team by email to careers@plymouthcast.org.uk

Our application form for this post can be accessed here.

Closing Date

09:00 a.m on Monday, 19^th February 2024