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Someone who is committed to ensuring that the school provides the best opportunities for all our learners.</p>\n<p>Governors are committed to appointing a Deputy Headteacher who:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are an inspirational leader, able to empower and motivate staff by working in partnership with the Headteacher to realise the school’s vision.</li>\n<li>Are a caring, reflective and excellent practitioner who truly places the wellbeing of our young people at the heart of your practice.</li>\n<li>Have a passion for teaching, and high aspirations for all pupils.</li>\n<li>Know how to refine and develop an inclusive, authentic teaching and learning experiences which enable learners to realise the four purposes in their learning.</li>\n<li>Have up to date knowledge and understanding of the National Mission for Wales.</li>\n<li>Are a strategic thinker with proven leadership experience and good interpersonal skills.</li>\n<li>Are confident and are able to communicate with all of our school community.</li>\n<li>Are excited by the future of the curriculum in Wales, and its potential to shape successful futures for the children in our school community.</li>\n<li>Has an understanding of Christian ethos, which upholds Christian values.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Governors will support the successful candidate in all aspects of school life; thereby creating a practice of effective learning and development throughout the school and its community.</p>\n<p>Governors would like applicants to provide a fully completed and detailed application form.<strong> </strong></p>\n<p>St Marys CIW Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>\n<p><strong>Thorough pre -employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. 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Leaders and staff develop positive relationships with pupils, parents, governors and the wider community, to create a successful learning environment where everyone feels valued, respected and included (ESTYN June 2024).</p>\n<p>Governors are committed to appointing a Deputy Headteacher who:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Is a practising Catholic with a clear vision of excellence within Catholic Primary Education and a strong , personal Catholic faith which will inspire staff, children and parents.</li>\n<li>Has the ability to demonstrate strong leadership qualities including drive, an ability to inspire, energy and resilience with strong personal presence.</li>\n<li>Has the ability to build a relationship of mutual respect with pupils, families, staff and governors.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Has the vision for further development to achieve exceptionally high performance and standards.</li>\n<li>A proven track record of successful school leadership with a clear focus on exciting and innovative teaching and learning.</li>\n<li>Will promote values that maintain a disciplined, orderly school with a caring Catholic ethos.</li>\n<li>Has the ability to build on the excellent links that have been established with local primary schools, families, the parish and the wider community.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Governors will support the successful candidate in all aspects of school life; thereby creating a culture of effective learning and development throughout the school and its wider community.</p>\n<p>Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Holly Davis, School Administrator on 01495 310596 or email: <a href=\"mailto:holly.davis@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk\"><strong>holly.davis@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk</strong></a></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date:                         Thursday 7<sup>th</sup> November 2024, 12:00 Midday</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Shortlisting:                           Wednesday 13<sup>th</sup> November 2024</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Lesson Observation:              To take place week commencing 18<sup>th</sup> November 2024 at Candidates own school.  </strong><strong>                </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview:                               Tuesday 26<sup>th</sup> November 2024                 </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong><strong>Applications must be submitted on the Catholic Education Service Senior Leadership Application Form, and submitted for attention of the </strong><strong>Chair of Governors to: </strong><a href=\"mailto:recruit.bgcbc@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk\"><strong>recruit.bgcbc@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>An Application Form, Notes to Applicants, Recruitment Monitoring and Rehabilitation of Offenders form can be downloaded at </strong><a href=\"http://www.catholiceducation.org.uk\"><strong>www.catholiceducation.org.uk</strong></a><strong> </strong><strong>and should accompany the application form.</strong></p>\n<p>The successful applicant will be expected to sign the Catholic Education Service contract of employment. 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This will include food safety; health and safety; communicable disease control; domestic public health; pollution control; private sector housing and licensing; to gain the full breadth of experience necessary complete the CIEH Environmental Health Practitioner Portfolio and Professional Discussion while supporting the delivery of Council’s Public Protection Service.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Working under the supervision of qualified environmental health professionals you will develop the necessary skills and competencies to enable progression towards managing your own caseload, while pursuing further professional training and development, to achieve full professional qualification and status.</p>\n<p><strong>This post can also be offered as a secondment opportunity. 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