Headteacher

Headteacher

Full time, Permanent

£60,905 - £71,025 per annum inclusive of Outer London Weighting, L17 – L24

REF: SCH/15448TR

Location: Hillingdon, Middlesex 

School Group: 3

Preferred Start Date: January 2018

Due to the retirement of our Headteacher, Governors are seeking to appoint a dynamic, vibrant and skilled Headteacher who, together with the Senior Leadership team will continue to improve standards for our children.

The successful candidate will be a committed and practising Catholic who:

· has a clear vision and understanding of Catholic education

· has the ability and ambition to build upon our strong foundation and take our school from Good to Outstanding

· is committed to developing the 'whole child', whilst ensuring each and every child achieves their full potential

· will promote the highest expectations of children's achievement and behaviour

· is an excellent leader who is able to demonstrate an ability to motivate and enthuse others to ensure that they are best able to improve outcomes for children

· is skilled in school improvement strategy

· will strengthen creativity and excitement in learning

The successful candidate will find:

· a warm, welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos

· happy, well-behaved, confident and hardworking children

· a dedicated, caring and enthusiastic team of staff

· a supportive and pro-active governing body with a clear vision for the future of the school

· interested and involved parents/carers and an active Friends of St Bernadette Committee

· a warm welcome from parents and a parish community with a strong Catholic ethos

· a firm commitment to your professional development

Applicants will be warmly welcomed when they visit the school. Please contact Suzanne Hynes (PA to the Headteacher) on 01895 232298 to arrange this.

CLOSING DATE: 09 October 2017 - NOON

SHORTLISTING DATE: 09 October 2017

INTERVIEW: Due to a change in circumstances interviews will now be held on Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th October 2017 

CVs will not be accepted 

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.