Headteacher

St. George’s Church of England Primary School is seeking to appoint a Headteacher to start in September 2023. The position has become available due to the retirement of the previous post holder. The successful candidate will be joining a flourishing school that achieved Outstanding in its 2022 OFSTED report.

You will be joining St George’s at an exciting time, with the ability to further build on recent success. The school boasts an experienced and passionate leadership team, and is supported by the central team of the Aquinas CE Education Trust.

We welcome applications from experienced Headteachers as well as those looking for their first Headship.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have experience, or a demonstrable interest in working as a Headteacher;
• Have an extensive education background;
• Be a good communicator with the ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Have practical experience of school improvement and strategy;
• Have experience of undertaking a range of leadership and strategic duties;
• Aspire to lead on delivering an outstanding learning environment;
• Have an advanced level of IT skills;
•  Know how to build relationships and to lead and work as part of a team;
• Come with a friendly, helpful, caring and flexible approach;
• Possess a commitment to equal opportunities;
• Have an ability to maintain confidentiality in all school matters;
• Understand the commitment required to succeed in such a critical role.

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to providing the best education for our pupils built upon a strong sense of belonging and mutual respect, giving our children the freedom to flourish and succeed;
• Professional development of all colleagues;
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;
•  A skilled and experienced team of professionals;
• A school in which the pupils flourish in an open, supportive environment and achieve high standards as a result.

St. George’s is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

The Application Process and Timetable

Closing Date

You are invited to submit an application form, available with this pack, along with a personal statement outlining your suitability for the role against the person specification and job description. 

• Closing date for applications: Wednesday 8th March 2023

To arrange a phone call prior to application with the CEO of the Aquinas Trust, please email Matt Robins, HR Director at matt.robins@aquinastrust.org.

Short Listing

The candidates selected for interview will be informed after short listing and full details of the interview programme will be provided. If you have not heard anything from us after the interview date below, please assume your application has not been successful.

Shortlisting will take place on 10th March 2023 and candidates will be invited to interview.

Interviews

Candidates will be invited for interview.

• Interviews and task activities: Thursday 16th March

Appointment

All candidates will be contacted following interview.

• Appointment to commence: Start of 2023/24 Academic Year

Applying

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to matt.robins@aquinastrust.org. Alternatively, submit your application to the HR Director, Aquinas, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HZ.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring appropriate identification with them to interview. For the purpose of DBS clearance, only copies of the successful applicant’s identification will be retained.

All candidates should provide two references. Permission should be sought prior to including any referee on your application form. Shortlisted candidates may have their references taken-up before any interview – unless explicitly requested in your application.

St. George’s is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. As an employee of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust you are required to have regard to the character of the Trust and its foundation and to undertake not to do anything in any way contrary to the interests of the foundation.