Deputy Headteacher
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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
Gateshead -
Salary:
L6-L10 (£56,316- £62,202 per annum) -
Hours:
Full Time -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
24th Mar 2025
Location: Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Dunsmuir Grove, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4QL
Grade: L6-L10 (£56,316- £62,202 per annum)
Hours: Full time, Permanent.
Applications are invited from practising and committed Catholics for the post of Deputy Headteacher at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School.
Corpus Christi Primary is proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest Catholic Education Trust in the North East of England and will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
The governors of this friendly, caring and very successful school are seeking to appoint a passionate classroom teacher as Deputy Headteacher to strengthen our team and help us work towards our mission statement;
Let your light shine (Matthew 5:6)
At Corpus Christi Catholic Primary, we ‘let our lights shine brightly’. In God’s love and inspired by our faith, we always show kindness and respect to others, whilst working as hard as we can, to be the best that we can be.
We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who:
• Is a committed and practising Catholic who values the distinctive nature of Catholic Education.
• Is an exemplary classroom practitioner with high expectations of both achievement and behaviour.
• Is innovative and forward thinking with a passion for driving developments and initiatives in teaching and learning.
• Is able to work collaboratively with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Governors
• Sets targets and plans rigorously to ensure that all children thrive and achieve their full potential.
• Leads by example and has high expectations of everyone, forming positive relationships which challenge, motivate and inspire others.
Corpus Christi Primary School offers:
• A diverse, vibrant and inclusive school recently rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted (November 2023).
• Children who are happy and enthusiastic with positive attitudes towards learning.
• A professional, friendly and enthusiastic staff team who are committed to enabling all children to flourish.
• A strong commitment to professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Supportive parents and a dedicated and committed Local Governing Committee with strong links in our parish and community.
How to Apply:
To complete an application form please download the application pack below and return your completed application pack to recruitment@bwcet.com prior to the closing date.
Visits to the school are welcome. Please telephone 01914772175 or email info@ccpg.bwcet.com to arrange a visit or request further information.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 24th March 2025
Shortlisting date: Tuesday, 25th March 2025
Formal Interview: Friday, 4th April 2025
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online check will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, formerly The Trinity Catholic Multi Academy Trust was set up on 1 February 2012. Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead was the first school in the trust.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, is currently a family of 5 secondary schools and 21 primary schools from across Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham and Northumberland, in the west of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust is expanding rapidly and will reach a total of 48 schools by Summer 2022.
We feel very privileged to be able to work with our wonderful children and the amazingly gifted and dedicated staff and leaders across all of our schools. Our motivation and general philosophy are built on ever improving standards of discipline, nurture and care, teaching and learning and quality of leadership. Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust will be a partnership that affirms the dignity of the individual. The person is at the heart of Christ’s teaching: this is why the promotion of the human person is the goal of our Trust.
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