Headteacher

Required for September 2018

St Michael’s CE(A) First School is a safe, happy and inclusive place that encourages the enthusiasm and joy of learning which is underpinned by our distinctive Christian Values.

We are the largest school within the recently formed Trinity Federation, which includes two additional local church schools.

We are proud that:

· We are a happy school. Children and staff  love coming to school and work with parents and governors to make St Michael’s school a wonderful place to learn.

· Ofsted rated us GOOD in May 2016.

· Our SIAMS report rated us OUTSTANDING in all areas.

· We have a well-established and thriving governor-led nursery and out-of-school provision.

· We are an oversubscribed school with strong community and  church links.

As the ideal candidate you will:

· Be an inspirational leader, manager and team player and have the ability to successfully collaborate at all levels.

· Have strong Christian values and the ability to bring these values naturally into the school environment.

· Promote the highest standard of teaching and learning so that our children are empowered to become successful motivated and independent learners.

· Have recent successful experience as head teacher, deputy head teacher or in a school leadership role.

You are warmly invited to visit the school. Please email Mrs Esther Burd, Chair of Governors, at e.burd@st-michaels-penkridge.staffs.sch.uk

To apply for this post please download the information pack and application form below in the 'Available Documents Section'.

Please send the job application form, equality monitoring form, details of two referees and a concise letter of application (no more than 2 sides of A4) by the closing date, 6th March 2018 to e.burd@st-michaels-penkridge.staffs.sch.uk

Closing date:   6th March 2018 at 9am

Shortlisting date:  9th March 2018

Interview date:  21st March 2018

School Address:

St Michael’s CE(A) First School

Market Place

Penkridge

Stafford

ST19 5DJ

01785 712344

office@st-michaels-penkridge.staffs.sch.uk

www.stmichaelspenkridgeschool.co.uk

This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.