Deputy Head of House (non-teaching)
37 hours per week, M – F, term time plus 5 INSET and the equivalent of one week (37 hours) across the year to support the needs of the school
Permanent, required 1 September 2022
Salary £22648 – 25118 pa
This post offers an exciting opportunity to join a committed and caring Pastoral team dedicated to ensuring that all pupils are supported to succeed and achieve their personal academic potential.
Assisting our four Heads of House, key duties will include:
● Supporting students’ wellbeing, personal and academic development
● Upholding the school’s behaviour, attendance and uniform policy, implementing proactive measures for improvement as appropriate
● Developing and implementing a strong pastoral programme, including delivery of assemblies
● Ensuring that children in vulnerable categories are supported effectively both pastorally and academically
The successful candidate will also be a Designated Deputy Safeguarding Lead (appropriate training will be provided).
We are looking for someone who is:
● well organised and professional,
● positive and supportive, with the ability to engage and motivate young people
● an excellent communicator with a passion for seeing all pupils make the best possible progress
● hard working and can demonstrate their ability to use their own initiative
● able to build and maintain positive relationships with parents and carers
St Katherine’s is a dynamic, aspirational school, rated good by Ofsted, situated on the edge of Bristol in a beautiful rural setting, part of Cathedral Schools Trust. Our thriving, diverse community is founded on our core values of respect, responsibility and resilience; we actively encourage everyone within our community to ‘live and breathe’ our values every day. The school aims to create an environment where students feel confident, secure and valued to help them perform at their best.
We are committed to professional development and there is opportunity for career development across the Trust. If you would like to find out more about the school please visit the school website
If you would like to discuss any aspects of the role before submitting your application please email Matthew Maw, Deputy Headteacher
If you can demonstrate that you possess the necessary experience, knowledge, qualifications and skills and aspire to our vision and values, we would like to hear from you.
Cathedral Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the strength in diversity. Our schools have a wide range of cultural, socio economic and religious influences and we use this to ensure that we broaden our understanding of each other and the world. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Cathedral Schools Trust are subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Closing Date: midnight Wednesday 20 July 2022
Interview date: 27 or 28 July 2022