Deputy Headteacher
Contract: Permanent 
Salary: Leadership Scale L20 to L24 £75,331 to £83,081 
Closing date for applications:
13 May 2024, 9.00am Many thanks for your interest in applying for the role as Deputy Headteacher of Maricourt Catholic High School. Maricourt, a school of which we are extremely proud, is a Voluntary Aided Catholic High School in Maghull, a pleasant suburban area of Liverpool. It was opened by the Sisters of Mercy some 60 years ago and throughout this time has maintained the ethos and charism of the founding Sisters, growing from a school of just 16 pupils to what is now one of the largest schools in Sefton.
Upon the retirement of Mr Varey, we are looking to appoint a person with the vision, energy, dynamism and commitment to support Mrs Hatton, our Headteacher, to inspire the whole school community in line with the mission of the Sisters of Mercy. At its heart is our mission statement;
‘Our Maricourt family, with Christ at the centre, is a community of welcome, compassion and respect in which we are encouraged to discover our true purpose and empowered to achieve the extraordinary so as to be the change we want to see in our world.’
We are looking for an individual who has the following attributes, skills and knowledge:
- A practicing and committed Catholic who will enhance the school’s Catholic ethos
- Strong record of continued school improvement
- Ability to lead the school so that all pupils maximise their potential
- Ability to command the respect and confidence of pupils, staff, parents and the wider community
At Maricourt Catholic High School, we offer:
- A school community with a strong Catholic ethos which welcomes and values everyone
- An inclusive community which is striving for the best • Insightful and supportive governance
- Committed and caring staff
- An experienced Senior Leadership Team
- Pleasant learning environment
The closing date for applications is 9:00am on Monday 13th May 2024. Shortlisting will take place and interviews will take place on the 21st and 22nd May 2024. Thank you once again for your interest. There will be opportunities to visit the school during the application process and we look forward to meeting you should you wish to visit. If you would like to arrange a visit then please contact Liz Heaton on heatonl@maricourt.net
See attached job pack for full details.
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