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ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER
LEADERSHIP SPINE L13 to L17 (£66,919 to £73,819)
We wish to appoint an excellent teacher, leader and manager to help ensure the school continues to provide the children in our care the very best Catholic education.
St John Payne Catholic School is a diverse, friendly and inclusive community of 1200 students, where all are individually known, valued and loved as created in the image of God. The school's long record of academic success is founded upon the Gospel values that underpin our support of young people to become the best versions of themselves.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader, teacher and manager to drive future success and growth. The successful applicant will demonstrate ability to further strengthen our Catholic mission, adapt to change in education policy, and display the following credibility, competence and expertise.
· Raising attainment and improving progress.
· Developing a comprehensive curriculum and inclusive teaching & learning strategies.
· Promoting accountability to develop leadership.
· Ensuring high quality student welfare & pastoral care.
· Co-ordinating intervention.
· Student voice and mentoring.
· Ensuring positive attitudes in support of high spiritual, moral and academic standards.
· Serving as the public face of the school, eliciting trust and confidence from stakeholders.
Applicants must be high performing teachers with excellent motivational skills, able to adapt to changing responsibilities. They must support our vision for Catholic education and commit to applying support and expectation in pursuit of enhanced life chances for the children in our care.
For an application pack please contact the school office or follow the link from the Vacancies section of our website www.sjp.essex.sch.uk.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and fitness to work declaration.
Closing Date: 08.00 3rd March 2025
Interviews: 14th March 2025
Information about the School
St. John Payne is a very popular, heavily oversubscribed, mixed 11-18 comprehensive with a Sixth Form in excess of 200. The School enjoys an excellent academic reputation at both GCSE and ‘A’ Level.