Head of School

The Directors of St. Bartholomew’s CE Multi-Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic Head of School who will lead St. Benedict Biscop CE Primary School on to the next stage of its development at this very exciting time.  

The Head of School will work with the Executive Headteacher and school leaders, staff, governors, parents and children to bring about innovation and improvement across the school so that all children thrive and make accelerated progress.   

You will join a child-centred and ambitious team who are committed to the highest standards being achieved by all individuals within our school.   

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successful primary school leadership.  We are looking for an outstanding leader with:

• Head Teacher, DHT or AHT experience; 
• a proven track record of successful teaching and leadership;
• the proven ability to ensure that standards of teaching and learning are consistently good; 
• high expectations for the achievement of every child and member of staff; 
• the ability to support, lead and inspire colleagues by example 
• excellent interpersonal skills 
• commitment to the church ethos of the school.  

We can offer you: 

• well behaved, delightful and able children with good attitudes to learning; 
• hard-working and committed staff; 
• a strong commitment to your professional development; 
• promotional opportunities across the Trust; 
• committed governors with wide experience; 
• excellent parental support and community links; 
• opportunities to raise standards and provide support in other schools as a representative of our Teaching School Alliance.  

At St. Bartholomew’s CE Multi-Academy Trust we are fully committed to safeguarding and this post requires an enhanced DBS.  

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.  Please call 01902 558855 for an appointment. 

Closing date for applications:   Friday 12th May (1.00 pm)           

Please contact Katy Kent, The Executive Headteacher for further details: 01902 558855   kkent@stbartholomewsprimary.co.uk