Headteacher

St Augustine in Stamford is a small Catholic Primary school, within the St Therese of Lisieux CMAT. Our vision and values lie at the core of everything we do in school. They underpin our relationships, teaching and learning and provide an environment in which children can flourish. We aim to provide the highest quality of education within a Catholic ethos. Where all within our community reach their full potential growing and learning as a family in the footsteps of Jesus.

We are looking to appoint a new Headteacher to this popular Catholic Primary School from September 2021. However, we are also keen to hear from talented individuals who aspire to full headship but who might initially benefit from a period of appointment as a Head of School supported in the short term by an experienced Headteacher colleague. Such individuals would have high potential but might not necessarily yet have Deputy Headteacher experience. The successful candidate, whether appointed as a Headteacher or a Head of School, would be able to access outstanding CPD opportunities via the Trust and Teaching School and would be offered a level of support appropriate for their skills and experience.

St Augustine’s is part of the St Thérèse of Lisieux  Catholic Multi Academy Trust, along with all the Catholic Schools in Lincolnshire.

Reporting and working closely with the CEO, you will use your leadership skills on both the Catholic life of the school and standards of teaching and learning. Working with the school community, you will be responsible for the all-round spiritual, social and academic development of all pupils.

The successful candidate will:

• be a practising Catholic with a strong faith commitment and a clear vision for Catholic Education
• ensure that the example and teachings of Jesus Christ are at the centre of all that we do
• have a proven track records of successful leadership, management and school improvement
• have the vision, drive and energy to initiate, lead and manage strategies to build on the current successes and achievements of the school
• be passionate about ensuring that each pupil fulfils their unique potential
• be a confident, positive and visible leader with the ability to build relationships with staff, pupils, parents, Governors, Directors and others working in the CMAT and a wide variety of external partners
• constantly be looking ahead, working closely with the CMAT, Governors and the SLT to develop a compelling faith centred vision for the school that acts as the focus of all activity and drives improvement
• be able to build successful teams and work collaboratively with others to achieve success
• have the ability to drive themselves and others
• be able to respond and adapt effectively to changing circumstances, maintaining high levels of performance
• actively listen and effectively communicate to a wide range of audiences
• place safeguarding at the heart of the school

In return we can offer you:

• enthusiastic and ambitious pupils who are keen to learn
• a highly supportive and ambitious Catholic Multi-Academy Trust Board and Governing Body
• a school which is fully staffed by a dedicated, well qualified teaching and support team committed to supporting the school and its pupils
• an excellent, bespoke induction programme

There will be an expectation that you will make a positive contribution to the overall development of the St Thérèse of Lisieux  Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

To arrange a meeting with the CEO and a visit to the school please contact Tamer Hodgson, Executive Assistant to James McGeachie, CEO at Tamer.Hodgson@STL-CMAT.org.uk

To obtain an application pack please contact James McGeachie, CEO at vacancies@stl-cmat.org.uk           

Closing date: Tuesday 4th May 2021 (9am).

Interviews will be held week commencing 10th May 2021

The Trust and St Augustine’s School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks are required for successful applicants.