Job Introduction
‘Pupils are proud of the rich diversity of the school community, which is celebrated and valued’
(Ofsted, February 2024)
St Bernadette’s is a school built on strong Catholic ethos and values. We ensure that we offer an ambitious and rounded curriculum to all of our children. Due to the recent restructure of the senior leadership team, and the appointment of the Headteacher, the governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Deputy Headteacher for September 2025. We are looking for a committed and practising Catholic with a strong personal faith and a clear vision of the distinctive nature of Catholic education who will collaborate with the Headteacher whilst providing challenge.
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Is able to sustain and develop the Catholic ethos of the school recognising God in all that we do
- Is able to deputise for the Headteacher
- Is able to evidence how they will achieve the best possible outcomes for our children with a proven track record
- Will be a model of high quality, inclusive teaching throughout the school with experience of developing teaching and learning within a school
- Is highly motivated and able to motivate others
- Demonstrates creative leadership of curriculum innovation and development
- Has high expectations of children’s learning and behaviour
- Is knowledgeable and up to date with current educational practice
- Is an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and has a calm, positive, welcoming manner
We can offer you:
- An exciting opportunity to work in a friendly school with a strong Catholic ethos
- Well behaved, motivated and enthusiastic children
- A dedicated teaching commitment and leadership time
- An opportunity to work with fully supportive and dedicated colleagues
- An active and supportive governing body
- Opportunities for CPD
- A school which has recently celebrated both a successful Ofsted inspection and a Catholic School Inspectorate inspection
- Strong partnerships with our parents, parish, diocese and local authority.
Application packs are available from Victoria Ryan, Executive School Business Manager who can be contacted by telephone on 01252 548123 or e-mail at v.ryan@st-bernadettes.hants.sch.uk. Tours of the school are encouraged.
Closing date for applications: Midday on Friday 14th February
The successful candidate will be expected to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
