Head Teacher

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle in partnership with Durham County Council

The governing body is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated leader who will enable our confident pupils to strive both personally and academically in an environment underpinned by a strong Catholic ethos.

Our Lady & St Thomas is a vibrant, welcoming school which fosters a caring community. The clarity of the schools mission statement – you are unique, talented and loved by God, is implemented throughout school with a clear focus on ensuring the best possible outcomes for all pupils.

The successful candidate will be someone who 

• Is a practising Catholic with a clear vision of Catholic education
• Is a caring and inspirational leader, passionate about enabling pupils and staff to develop their potential and celebrate their achievements
• Is a highly effective leader who makes a difference by inspiring a love of learning
• Is a natural communicator able to build on our well–developed partnerships with our children, staff, parents, parish and wider community
• Can demonstrate the vision and drive to continue leading our school into the future

We can offer the successful candidate

• A happy school with confident, achieving, well behaved pupils who feel safe within their school environment
•  Committed and enthusiastic staff dedicated to ensuring each child attains their individual potential 
• A commitment to ensuring the development of staff for personal and pupil benefit
• A governing body that is highly committed to continued excellence and progression

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the school to arrange.

Application packs are available from and returnable to Mrs. Aisbitt, chair of governors, via the school office.

Closing date: February 27th (5.00pm)
Shortlisting: March 9th
Interview Date: March 21st

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position and therefore you are required to complete the “disqualification by association” declaration form. Should you be successful in your application for this post, your appointment can not be progressed without this declaration.

THIS POST IS NOT OPEN TO JOB SHARE

Our Lady & St Thomas RCVA Primary School
Willington, Crook,
Co. Durham
DL15 0PB
Tel: 01388 746336
Email: ourladystthomas@durhamlearning.net
NOR: 117