Deputy Head Teacher

Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School
East Meadway, Tile Cross, Birmingham B33 0AU

DEPUTY HEAD TEACHER FROM 28TH April 2025 (or sooner)

ISR Salary Range: L6-10 (£56,316 - £62,202)

The Board of Directors of Our Lady and All Saints Catholic MAC wish to appoint a dedicated, inspirational and committed individual to the post of Deputy Head Teacher at Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School.

Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School is a hidden primary school gem providing strong Catholic faith-based education in the heart of a diverse community. Visitors are always impressed with the excellent behaviour of our children who in later years are proud to have been part of Our Lady’s family. The school provides good academic standards and exceptional pastoral care by a dedicated staff. Pupils receive a sound educational grounding to prepare them for their future.

We are looking for somebody who:

• is a practising Catholic with a strong personal faith and a passion for our faith
• is an exceptional practitioner who is passionate about education and prioritizes the safety and wellbeing of children
• is a forward-thinking practitioner with a key interest in innovation and research to drive teaching and learning forward for all pupils including SEND
• has an ambitious drive and high expectations of achievement for all pupils
• has initiative, drive, integrity, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• has the ability to manage change and shape future school improvement
• is committed to working collaboratively with staff, parents/carers, governors, parish, and the local community

In return, we can offer:

• an inclusive school with amazing, diverse, well-motivated pupils
• a caring and positive environment inspired by our strong Catholic ethos
• a well-established and resourced school with high aspirations for pupils and staff
• a highly experienced Senior Leadership Team focused on continual school improvement
• a welcoming, friendly, hard-working, highly cohesive staff team
• a commitment to your own continuing professional development as part of the OLAAS MAC

Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School is part of Our Lady's and All Saints Multi Academy Company, newly formed in April 2021. We are a new MAC consisting of 13 schools with an ambitious vision and mission to promote Catholic Education. This is a great time to join a new MAC that is building our “family” of schools for the future.

The application closing date: Thursday 9^th January 2025

Date of shortlisting: Friday 10^th January 2025

*Interview date: Thursday 16^th January 2025

To apply, please visit https://mynewterm.com/jobs/148082/EDV-2024-OLCPS-68891. Alternatively, to receive a copy of the application form and supporting documents, please email recruitment@olaas.co.uk.

If you have any questions please send these via email: enquiry@ourladys.bham.sch.uk.

Alternatively, you may wish to speak to the Headteacher or the Catholic Senior Executive Leader:

Headteacher: Miss S Cahill 0121 464 4459

Catholic Senior Executive Leader: 0121 740 0746

Visits to school are warmly welcomed; please contact Mrs J Stonehouse, School Office Manager via email or telephone 0121 464 4459 to make an appointment.

Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School 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 check (DBS).

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

*Please note the MAC reserves the right to change this date.