Headteacher vacancy: St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is recruiting

JOB OVERVIEW

The governors of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School welcome applications for the post of Headteacher of our one-form entry school.

Through our school mission statement, we nurture and encourage all our children to develop their talents and skills to become confident life-long learners and good citizens. The family of St Mary’s school strives to grow in God’s love and care by learning together and valuing the uniqueness of each person.

We are looking for:

• A committed practising Catholic with a strong understanding of Catholic education.
• A dedicated leader who will create a safe and nurturing environment where all children are supported to reach their potential.
• An excellent communicator who will be able to develop and grow strong working relationships with staff, children, families, governors and our parish community.
• An innovative candidate with proven leadership skills and commitment to the professional development and wellbeing of all members of staff.

We can offer you a school, which has:

• Children who are happy, enthusiastic and eager to learn
• A dedicated team who demonstrate a passion for learning and work hard to achieve the best outcomes for our children
• A caring and supportive learning community, with strong links with parents, the parishes it serves and the local community
• A supportive Governing Board

School visits: welcomed by arrangement.

References will be requested before interviews.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 20^th February 2025

Interviews: Monday 10^th March 2025

Completed applications should be returned by email to [email protected]

To discuss the role in more detail, receive an application pack and arrange a visit, please email H&F Governor Services Lead, Neetha Atukorale on [email protected]

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and require all staff, school volunteers and governors to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to references, an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and section 128 check.

We celebrate diversity, equality and inclusion in all that we do. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Full advert can be found here: 

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