The Board of Directors of the Holy Cross Multi Catholic Academy Company and the Governors of this popular and successful Catholic school are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious, and dedicated Associate Assistant Headteacher to join our committed leadership team.

The successful candidate will be passionate about securing excellent outcomes for all students and driving whole-school improvement. Working closely with the Headteacher and senior leaders, they will play a key role in the strategic leadership of the school, leading identified whole-school priorities and contributing to the continued development of our high standards and aspirations.

A key responsibility of the role will be to collaborate with the Senior Assistant Headteacher and Assistant Headteacher for Quality of Education to further develop the effective use of data across the school. The successful candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, enabling them to support evidence-informed decision-making and contribute to raising achievement for all learners.

As a member of the leadership team, you will also play a full part in the wider life of the school, supporting and promoting our distinctive Catholic ethos and values.

For further information about the role, please refer to the information pack attached.

This is an internal vacancy - please refer to the supporting document "Guidance for Internal Applicants" when completing the online application form.

losing date for applications:                           Thursday 9th July at 9am 

Interviews:                                                                 to be confirmed

Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School, part of Holy Cross Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, medical clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

An online social media check will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all conditional offers of employment.