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Job Ref No. ECC12347-8L Position Type: Director Pay Range: L12 - L17 Fringe
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 12/06/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC  

Job Description

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We are looking for a well-informed, experienced leader who has an excellent track record of providing outstanding support for children and young people in primary and/or secondary schools. You may have been part of a local authority team and /or worked closely with, senior leadership teams in schools. You may also have provided line management for a SENDCo.

Within the Christus Catholic Trust whilst each school has its own well qualified and experienced SENDCo, we are now seeking to further develop and strengthen our inclusive Trust community with the addition of further expertise of an experienced colleague to provide professional advice, guidance, challenge and to promote inclusion.

You will have an excellent knowledge of the SEND code of practice and understand how scare resources can be deployed effectively to best support our most vulnerable children. You will have high levels of emotional intelligence, be solution focused and support staff to enable them to deliver excellent inclusive provision for all pupils.

We are proud of our Trust and the strong partnerships and collaboration underpin our collective mission to provide an excellent education for all children no matter what their starting point, needs or background.

We are looking for someone who shares the same vision and values. If you believe that you have the skills, drive and vision to help us achieve our aims we would be delighted to receive your application.

Applications are welcome from non-Catholics who support our Catholic ethos.

If you have any questions regarding this post or would like to discuss the opportunity, please contact Joanna Seymour at the Christus Catholic Trust by email CSEL@Christus.org.uk

To apply, the CES Teacher Application Form must be completed and emailed to CSEL@Christus.org.uk.

Closing Date: Friday 12th June 2026. Interview Date: To be confirmed Start Date: ASAP

Information about the School

We are a communion of seven 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.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Joanna Seymour
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Scratton Road, Stanford Le Hope
Essex, SS17 0PA
Telephone: 01375 672217
Email: csel@christus.org.uk

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