Total 2 Manager level Education / Training job vacancies in Golborne, Warrington

What skills and experience we're looking for

St. Stephen’s Catholic Primary School is a welcoming place to be. The school provides a nurturing environment where pupils learn well. Staff foster a keen sense of pride among pupils, ensuring that they feel happy, safe and secure. The school has established clear expectations for the behaviour of pupils, including for children in the early years. Pupils are polite and respectful to each other and to staff. Pupils are aspirational for their futures. They enjoy learning and they are keen to participate fully in lessons. Staff have high expectations of pupils’ learning. They support pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to achieve consistently well across the curriculum. (OFSTED, October 2023)

The children, staff and governors of St. Stephen’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and inspirational Deputy Headteacher who can make a significant contribution to the leadership and management of our school. As Deputy Headteacher, you will work alongside our Headteacher to provide vision, direction and leadership, in order to build on our many strengths and to support and lead our school into the future.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A practising Catholic committed to maintaining and extending the Catholic ethos of the school through personal example.
• An effective, innovate and enthusiastic leader with an ability to motivate, empower and inspire colleagues through highly effective interpersonal skills.
• Able to set an excellent example of classroom practice and demonstrate commitment to high expectations of children’s behaviour and attainment.
• A highly motivated teacher with proven leadership skills and experience of successfully leading aspects of whole school improvement.
• Committed to working in partnership with the Headteacher, Senior Management Team, Governors and the wider school community.
• Able to drive forward developments in the curriculum.
• Keen to keep up to date with current education initiatives and be proactive when managing change.

Safeguarding Information

St. Stephen’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

References will be checked prior to interview after shortlisting and are integral to the recruitment process. Please note that open or generic references will not be accepted as part of a safer recruitment process.

As part of the shortlisting, we will carry out an online search as part of due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with the applicant at interview.

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

• Children who are proud of their school and keen to learn • An enthusiastic, supportive and forward-thinking leadership team • Friendly, motivated and hardworking staff • An inclusive and diverse school community • Supportive governors and parents/carers • A firm commitment to professional development for all.

Please see Person Specification and Job Description

Please note that this post will have a teaching commitment and dedicated time provided to lead the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision across school.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit please telephone Mrs Hamer, School Business Manager, on 01925 630100 or email via ststephens_primary@sch.warrington.gov.uk. These visits will commence from week beginning Monday 2nd September 2024. Further information about the post can be obtained from the school website via the ‘School Info’ tab under ‘Vacancies’.

Applications must be made on the CES application form which can be downloaded from the Catholic Education Service Website: www.cesew.org.uk. Please ensure a Disclosure Form is also completed, available from the CES website. Completed application forms should be sent directly to the school by post or e-mail addressed to the Headteacher, Mr Hatton, by the closing date. Please note handwritten applications or CVs will NOT be accepted which is in line with safer recruitment guidelines.

Further details about the role

All job information and application forms can be4 found on our website: https://ststephenscps.com/vacancies/

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

St. Stephen’s Catholic Primary School is a welcoming place to be. The school provides a nurturing environment where pupils learn well. Staff foster a keen sense of pride among pupils, ensuring that they feel happy, safe and secure. The school has established clear expectations for the behaviour of pupils, including for children in the early years. Pupils are polite and respectful to each other and to staff. Pupils are aspirational for their futures. They enjoy learning and they are keen to participate fully in lessons. Staff have high expectations of pupils’ learning. They support pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to achieve consistently well across the curriculum. (OFSTED, October 2023)

The children, staff and governors of St. Stephen’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and inspirational Deputy Headteacher who can make a significant contribution to the leadership and management of our school. As Deputy Headteacher, you will work alongside our Headteacher to provide vision, direction and leadership, in order to build on our many strengths and to support and lead our school into the future.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A practising Catholic committed to maintaining and extending the Catholic ethos of the school through personal example.
• An effective, innovate and enthusiastic leader with an ability to motivate, empower and inspire colleagues through highly effective interpersonal skills.
• Able to set an excellent example of classroom practice and demonstrate commitment to high expectations of children’s behaviour and attainment.
• A highly motivated teacher with proven leadership skills and experience of successfully leading aspects of whole school improvement.
• Committed to working in partnership with the Headteacher, Senior Management Team, Governors and the wider school community.
• Able to drive forward developments in the curriculum.
• Keen to keep up to date with current education initiatives and be proactive when managing change.

Safeguarding Information

St. Stephen’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

References will be checked prior to interview after shortlisting and are integral to the recruitment process. Please note that open or generic references will not be accepted as part of a safer recruitment process.

As part of the shortlisting, we will carry out an online search as part of due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with the applicant at interview.

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

• Children who are proud of their school and keen to learn • An enthusiastic, supportive and forward-thinking leadership team • Friendly, motivated and hardworking staff • An inclusive and diverse school community • Supportive governors and parents/carers • A firm commitment to professional development for all.

Please see Person Specification and Job Description

Please note that this post will have a teaching commitment and dedicated time provided to lead the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision across school.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit please telephone Mrs Hamer, School Business Manager, on 01925 630100 or email via ststephens_primary@sch.warrington.gov.uk. These visits will commence from week beginning Monday 2nd September 2024. Further information about the post can be obtained from the school website via the ‘School Info’ tab under ‘Vacancies’.

Applications must be made on the CES application form which can be downloaded from the Catholic Education Service Website: www.cesew.org.uk. Please ensure a Disclosure Form is also completed, available from the CES website. Completed application forms should be sent directly to the school by post or e-mail addressed to the Headteacher, Mr Hatton, by the closing date. Please note handwritten applications or CVs will NOT be accepted which is in line with safer recruitment guidelines.

Further details about the role

All job information and application forms can be4 found on our website: https://ststephenscps.com/vacancies/

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.