Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

• Ref:  KCC886-3715-154L
• Posted:  17/09/2024
• Pay:  L4 - L8
• Start Date:  1st January 2025
• App Close Date:  04/10/2024 at 12:00
• Interviews:  18th October 2024

We are seeking an inspirational and dedicated Deputy Headteacher, who is a practising Catholic, to join our leadership team. This role is crucial in supporting the Headteacher to drive school improvement and maintain high standards of education. As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a key role in shaping our school’s strategic direction, fostering a positive school culture, and ensuring the wellbeing and progress of both students and staff. The role also includes some classroom responsibility.

For appointment to reserved posts in a school or academy trust, a ‘practising Catholic’ is to be defined as someone who has been sacramentally initiated into the Catholic Church and who adheres to those substantive life choices which do not impair them from receiving the sacraments of the Church and which will not be in any way detrimental or prejudicial to the religious ethos and character of the school. Inspired by the Gospel and sustained by God’s grace, a ‘practising Catholic’ will give sincere external expression to their interior faith through specific religious, moral, and ethical behaviour which is in accordance with the teaching of Christ and the Catholic Church.

• A friendly, welcoming school with well-motivated children.
• An opportunity to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our students and the direction of the school.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• A welcoming and vibrant school community with strong ties to the local parish and families.
• Highquality Trust-wide CPD.

For informal enquiries or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Michele Blunt (Headteacher) by email – michele.blunt@st-marys-whitstable.kcsp.org.uk.

Any offer of employment is subject to our Safeguarding checks, including satisfactory return of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, two references, online/social media checks and a pre-employment health history questionnaire. 

Join us in making a difference to the lives of our students. We look forward to receiving your application.

Information about the school

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is a vibrant, nurturing community rooted in Catholic values and dedicated to the holistic development of our students. Located in the charming seaside town of Whitstable, we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.  As part of the Kent Catholic Schools Partnership we are lucky to be able to access high-quality professional development and being part of a family of schools enables us opportunities to learn, grow and develop together.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who demonstrate commitment and passion to assist us in ensuring that our children strive to be the best they can be.

Job Contact Information

• Name:  Michele Blunt
• Address:  Northwood Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2EY
• Telephone:  (01227) 272692
• Email:  michele.blunt@st-marys-whitstable.kcsp.org.uk

Ks2 Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Maternity

• Ref:  KCC886-3715-153T
• Posted:  10/09/2024
• Pay:  MPS
• Start Date:  6th January 2025
• App Close Date:  30/09/2024 at 12:00
• Interviews:  11th October 2024

We have a fantastic opportunity to join Kent Catholic Schools Partnership at St Mary’s Whitstable; a stunning school in a fabulous location. We are looking to appoint a temporary teacher to cover maternity leave in a Year 3 class from 6th January 2025 until the end of the Summer Term 2025 (22nd July 2025). We are looking for a teacher who is sympathetic to our Catholic values and ethos and who demonstrates commitment and passion to ensure our young people strive to be the best they can be. In addition, the skills and ability to work as part of a team to secure the best possible outcomes for our pupils.

KCSP schools are renowned for their excellent pastoral care, well-behaved children who are eager to learn, supportive parents with high expectations, traditional values and strong teaching. We are extremely proud of our children and welcome applications from those willing to experience the joy of learning and growing with us in the pursuit of excellence.

Please email michele.blunt@st-marys-whitstable.kcsp.org.uk if you would like any more information about the post or to book an appointment to look around the school.

Interviews will take place on Friday 11th October 2024.

Any offer of employment is subject to our Safeguarding checks, including satisfactory return of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, two references, online/social media checks and a pre-employment health history questionnaire. 

Information about the school

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is a vibrant, nurturing community rooted in Catholic values and dedicated to the holistic development of our students. Located in the charming seaside town of Whitstable, we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.  As part of the Kent Catholic Schools Partnership we are lucky to be able to access high-quality professional development and being part of a family of schools enables us opportunities to learn, grow and develop together. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who demonstrate commitment and passion to assist us in ensuring that our children strive to be the best they can be.

Job Contact Information

• Name:  Michele Blunt
• Address:  Northwood Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2EY
• Telephone:   (01227) 272692
• Email:   michele.blunt@st-marys-whitstable.kcsp.org.uk