Headteacher

This is an exciting opportunity to become the new Headteacher for St John’s Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School within the Diocese of Shrewsbury and the Shropshire Education Authority. The position is available due to the retirement of the current Headteacher.

St John’s Catholic Primary School has served the Catholic and wider community of Bridgnorth since its inception in 1853. St John’s has a dedicated staff totally committed to the well-being of all the children both educationally and as a healthy, happy community.

The Board of Governors are committed to St John’s School along with parents who are second to none in the help and support that they give to the school. The School prides itself on being a caring community, which promotes good attitudes in the children.

The school is a “Good School”, and the Governors are looking for an inspirational Head Teacher to take the school forward to becoming an “Outstanding School”.

As Headteacher you will provide professional leadership and management of the school, promoting a secure foundation from which to achieve high standards in all areas of the school’s work. You will establish a culture that promotes excellence, equality and high expectations of all pupils. This will include ensuring that religious education is in accordance with the teachings, doctrines, discipline and general and particular norms of the Catholic Church.

Essential criteria for this appointment include, but not limited to:

• Practising Catholic
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Evidence of regular, recent and appropriate professional development for the role of Headteacher
• Recent successful leadership as a Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or Assistant Headteacher.
• Active and effective leadership of a team/key stage/curriculum area/department
• Knowledge and understanding of strategic financial planning, budgetary

We would urge candidates to visit St. John’s Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School prior to an application so that the you can gain answers to your questions and you can engage with the ethos.

For further information, a confidential discussion, or to arrange a school visit, please contact Robert Cattermole by email rcattermole@academicis.co.uk or by calling on: T: 01223 907971, M: 07825 346 535.

Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 15th May 2017
Shortlisting date: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Interview date: Monday 22nd May 2017

This school is committed to Equal Opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to employment checks and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We reserve the right to research applicants on social media platforms and the internet, and the Governing Body may take this into consideration during the recruitment process.

Total roll: 210
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4 to 11 years