Job Description
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Required for January 2017
Salary Group 1: L12 - L18 (£52,207 - £60,341)
Inclusive of Fringe
Number on Roll: 260
We are a thriving, successful, friendly and happy Catholic primary school.
Our recent Ofsted Inspection report states 'Children's attitudes to learning are very good. They arrive each day full of curiosity to see what interesting activities staff have ready for them.'
Our aspiration is to continue to be a successful school with an inspiring Headteacher.
The Governors are seeking to appoint an exceptional leader with the values and imagination to build on our significant achievements.
We are looking for someone who:-
. is a practising Catholic
. has a commitment to putting children first
. is an outstanding teacher with leadership experience
. has a calm, resilient and empathetic approach
. will maintain the unique caring ethos of our school
. has effective listening and communication skills
. will work with Governors to lead our committed experienced team
. has a commitment to improving achievement and understands how to use various strategies to deliver high academic standards
. has experience of working in partnership with parents and Governors
. will inspire pupils, staff, parents and the whole school community
We can offer you:-
. happy, motivated and well behaved children
. a Good School (as judged by Ofsted- April 2016)
. good pupil progress and excellent outcomes
. a friendly and inclusive working environment
. a strong, supportive and effective leadership team
. an effective and ambitious Governing Body
. a dedicated and caring staff
. a calm but stimulating learning environment
Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact Sharon Jackson, School Business Manager on 01375 672217 for an appointment. For an application form and full pack please contact: Sharon.Jackson@stjosephsprimary.thurrock.sch.uk
Closing date for applications is noon on Friday 11th November 2016
Interviews will be held on Monday 21st November 2016
Information about the School
St. Joseph’s is a vibrant Catholic Primary School that enjoys a rich partnership with both our community and the Parish of Our Lady and St. Joseph. Inspired by Christ, we work together in order to achieve our best.
We are part of the Christus Catholic Trust. We are a communion of six Catholic Primary Academies across south Essex. We provide a safe, stimulating and supportive school environment, a curriculum and policies and practices that are based on Gospel values. Our primary aim is to enable all our pupils to acquire the beliefs, values, knowledge, skills, practices and positive relationships that will enable them to develop a love of learning and enjoy the fullness of life.