Headteacher

Job Description

The Governors of Holy Family Catholic Primary School wish to appoint an inspirational, ambitious and innovative Headteacher for this rewarding leadership role. The school is seeking a strong leader and team player who will nurture the children and lead the staff to excel. Our new Headteacher will drive rapid school improvement and further raise the quality of education for all pupils. We are keen to appoint a Headteacher who will ensure that Holy Family will continue to provide a broad curriculum, rooted in Gospel values. As a practicing Catholic, your drive and vision will help us continue to maximise the development and achievements of all our children, as well as contributing to our local community and wider Trust community of schools. You will need to adopt awhole schoolapproach when setting out your plans for the school and have the aspiration, resilience and ability to build positive and trusting relationships to create a culture of learning and ambition that will see our children develop, grow and contribute as an active member in today's society.

We want our Headteacher to:-

· Be a committed practicing Catholic, with a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic education, who will cherish and support the Catholic ethos of our school;

· Have a proven leadership skills with a passion for education and making a difference to children's lives;

· Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, motivate and inspire our children and our staff with a strong commitment to working in partnership with the community;

· Continue to raise aspirations, standards and achievements of all our children through support and challenge;

· Secure high quality teaching and learning, with the ability to identify and sustain long term improvement;

· Use resources, intellect, creativity and innovation to be successful;

· Have a positive and optimistic approach; be proactive and confident; be an excellent multitasker;

· Be passionately committed to safeguarding and the welfare and wellbeing of children and staff.

We can offer you:-

· Enthusiastic children who are proud of their school and their achievements

· A supportive, welcoming and caring ethos throughout the school based on the values of the Catholic faith;

· The opportunity to work with delightful children and a team of talented and conscientious staff committed to working together with our engaged parents to provide the best education and support for all our pupils;

· An enthusiastic, supportive and dedicated Local Governing Committee and Trust Board;

· The benefits of a forward thinking Trust, extensive collaboration across our Trust schools and the wider Diocese of Brentwood, which can provide the successful applicant with opportunities for further professional development;

· Support, in the form of individual mentoring, particularly for aspiring Headteachers;

· The provision of some of the central functions so that you can focus on the quality of teaching and learning and school improvement.

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the Vice Chair of Governors Mrs Maria Peddle by email at mpeddlegovernor@holyfamily.essex.sch.uk to arrange a visit to the school.

For an Application Pack, please contact Miss Nikita Parr at the Assisi Registered Office at St Thomas More High School on 01702 606762 or email nparr@assisicatholictrust.com

Full details of the post and an application form are also available on the Assisi Catholic Trust website. Completed applications should be sent to nparr@assisicatholictrust.com.