The governing body wish to appoint a practising and committed Catholic who will be an enthusiastic, inspirational and passionate deputy headteacher. The successful candidate will work in partnership with the headteacher, a dedicated and caring staff, a supportive governing body and happy, motivated and receptive children. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate.

The successful applicant will be able to:

- Support a clear vision for Catholic education

- Support a clear vision in maintaining and developing our school in partnership with the headteacher, staff, governors, parents, the diocese and the local authority

- Promote the development of dynamic teamwork and collective responsibility across the whole school

- Support the headteacher to lead, manage and motivate staff and pupils

- Support all pupils to make progress towards the four purposes

- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills

- Understand the importance of the school at the heart of its community

- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Additional Learning Needs provision

- Have a detailed working knowledge of the Curriculum for Wales particularly LLC (Language, Literacy and Communication)

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Interested candidates are welcome to visit the school on Friday 4th October. Please contact the school if you intend attending this informal visit.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Check (child’s list) from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

The successful candidate will be appointed by the Governors to the Catholic Education Service Contract.

Applicants are invited to apply using the Catholic Education Service Senior Leadership application form. 

The closing date for completed applications is the 8th of October 2024

Please note that shortlisting for this post will take place on 9th October 2024 and interviews for this post will take place on 23rd October 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in a lesson observation as part of the recruitment process (Week commencing 14th Oct)

Welsh language is not a requirement of the post.