Headteacher

Job Description

Head Teacher

Required from 1st September 2023 or sooner if possible.

Group 3: L19 - L25 (starting salary based on experience).

NOR: 315 (1.5 form entry) and a 30 place nursery

The Governors of St Clare's Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational, ambitious and innovative Head Teacher following the retirement of our highly respected Head. St Clare's is a caring and friendly school where our Catholic Ethos is central to all that we do. Our new Head Teacher will work with governors to shape the strategic direction of the school to continue its very positive journey and will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of St Clare's.

Applications are invited from Head Teachers or Deputy Head Teachers with outstanding leadership experience.

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 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;

· Supportive parents;

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

· The opportunity to work with conscientious staff who are committed to working together;

· 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.

We warmly welcome and encourage applicants to contact our school and speak with the School Business Manager, Melanie Withers. Further information and an application pack are available to download from www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk or by emailing Melanie at admin@st-clares.essex.sch.uk . Completed applications should be sent to this address.

Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 20 February 2023.

Shortlisting: Monday 27 February 2023.

Interview: Wednesday 8 March 2023.

Please note we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

St Clare's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks. Applications should be on a CES application form and sent to the school (applications NOT submitted on the CES application form will not be considered). Any electronic applications will have to be signed by the applicant before attending an interview.