Head Teacher

DIOCESE OF NOTTINGHAM  

ST. AUGUSTINE’S CATHOLIC VOLUNTARY ACADEMY Kesteven Road, Stamford, PE9 1SR  

Part of the St Gilbert of Sempringham Catholic Academy Trust   

HEADTEACHER 

L13 - L18 (Paid in accordance with the SGoSCAT Pay Policy) 

Vacancy from September 2018  

Our small and friendly one form entry school is in Stamford, voted “one of the best places to live in Britain”.  

Our academy has a strong reputation for providing a caring, supportive and nurturing learning environment and we are very much an extension of the home, the parish and an integral part of the local community that we serve.  

The Governors, Staff and Pupils of our academy are looking for a practising Catholic with passion, experience and leadership to be our new Head Teacher and help us further develop the vision for the future of our academy.  

The successful candidate will: 

• Be a practising Catholic with a strong personal faith who has a clear vision of Catholic education 
• Be an excellent practitioner and communicator, able to work inclusively with pupils, staff, parents and Governors 
• Demonstrate belief in the enjoyment of education and achieving high quality learning experiences for all our pupils 
• Have experience of ensuring high standards of teaching and learning are achieved, maintained and enhanced 
• Be a role model to staff through commitment, enthusiasm and dedication to raising standards. 

In return we can offer you: 

• The opportunity to lead a ‘good’ school with a strong Catholic ethos 
• Happy, motivated and confident pupils who enjoy learning and love their academy 
• A friendly team of hardworking, creative and focused staff committed to ensuring each pupil reaches his/her full potential 
• Forward-thinking, enthusiastic and dedicated Governors and parents; and outstanding existing relationships with the local community, the parish and members of the Catholic Multi Academy Trust 
• A programme of Continued Professional Development customised to support you in this role  

Visits to our academy are warmly encouraged and welcomed.  To arrange a visit please contact the office on 01780 762094.  

An Application Pack and further details are available from headship@epm.co.uk or can be downloaded from www.epm.co.uk  

St Augustine’s Catholic Voluntary Academy, part of the St Gilbert of Sempringham Catholic Academy Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate.  

Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 22nd January 2018 

Interview Date: Friday 26th January 2018