Headteacher

St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Infant School

Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex. CM15 9BX

Telephone 01277 223606

Email admin@stthomasinf.essex.sch.uk

Website www.stthomasofcanterburyinfantschool.co.uk

Headteacher Mrs C B L’Estrange BA Ed (Hons) NPQH

Headteacher Group 2. Leadership point 14 to 20 + Fringe allowance. 

Required for January 2023 or sooner if possible

St Thomas Church of England School is a happy, successful and inclusive Church of England Infant School at the heart of the vibrant and diverse town of Brentwood. 

Our Christian vision is: Jesus said 'You are the light of the World' (Matthew 5:14) so we let our little lights shine. It is our responsibility to help each other let our individual lights shine brightly in all that we do and say, always following in Jesus' footsteps to be a beacon of love to all.

 If you feel you would be able to bring this Christian vision to life through your work as a Headteacher, we welcome hearing from you. 

The Governors are looking for a talented, innovative and experienced leader with a track record of outstanding school leadership to build on the school's recognition by Ofsted as an Outstanding School and the Church of England as an Excellent School. 

You will have:  

• A commitment to supporting the ethos and Christian vision of our school and the Church of England's vision for Education. (It is desirable that you are a practicing Christian).  
• A genuine excitement about church school education.  
• A passion for delivering high quality education to all children and supporting their families. 
• A proven record of outstanding school leadership skills.  
• A commitment to developing the potential of every child.  
• A commitment to the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of children and staff.  
• The ability to identify and take advantage of further opportunities for improved local partnerships, as they arise.  
•  NPQH or be prepared to gain this qualification. 

About the school:  

• Ethos is strongly influenced by its caring Church of England foundation  
• Every child matters to God  
• Distinctive Christian ethos with strong church links • Embedded with a vibrant Church community  
• A very popular school  
• A very committed staff team  
• Effective pupil engagement  
• A supportive Governance Board  
• Close links with the Church and local community

A full information pack is available below, along with our application form. 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Emma Giddings, at the School Office to arrange a visit. 

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on 20th June 2022

Interviews: week commencing 4th July 2022

St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to satisfactory written references, qualifications check, and Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Certificate.