Headteacher

St Catherine’s (Roman Catholic) Primary School is seeking a dynamic Head Teacher with excellent leadership skills.

St. Catherine’s is an extremely popular one form entry primary school with approximately 180 pupils. It is part of a Plymouth CAST (Catholic and Anglican Schools Trust), a multi academy trust and works closely with other CAST schools. The relationship with these organisations adds value to our school and the long term development and education of our children.

Our Head Teacher must be inspirational, motivated, supportive and fully embrace our values.

You will be:

• a practising Catholic who can nurture faith and spirituality to deliver the mission of the school;
• an experienced leader in the primary phase with a wide range of experience;
• able to lead, motivate and inspire staff and children to the highest possible standards;
• an excellent communicator, able to develop effective relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community;
• dynamic, resilient and able to build a strong and supportive team with a clear strategic vision for the school;
• an outstanding teacher and practitioner.

We can provide you with:

• enthusiastic pupils and supportive parents;
• committed and dedicated to the full potential of each child;
• an active and supportive Governing Body;
• career development opportunities;
• support from experienced leaders in the Plymouth
  CAST Academy Trust.

Our team of dedicated and talented staff are looking forward to guidance and leadership both in and out of the classroom environment. This must include career development opportunities to support them and the development of the school.

The applicant must be a practising Catholic and value the relationship that exists with the Diocese of Plymouth, Local Parishes and Priests.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. We would love you to come and have a look around our school. Please contact the school office on 01202 883763 or e-mail: office@stcatherinescolehill.dorset.sch.uk

For an informal discussion about the role contact Jon Wood, Area Advisor for Plymouth CAST on 07803 211 394

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check is required for the successful applicant. Proof of identity and qualifications will be required. Plymouth CAST is committed to equal opportunities in employment.

Application packs are available from Carolyn Stewart by contacting 01202 883763 or e-mail: office@stcatherinescolehill.dorset.sch.uk Applications must be returned either by post FAO Chair of Governors, St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Cutlers Place, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2HN
Or by email to office@stcatherinescolehill.dorset.sch.uk.

The closing date for completed applications is: Midday Friday 26th February 2016
Shortlisting: Tuesday 1st March 2016
Interviews: Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th March 2016

The Diocese of Plymouth
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School,
Cutlers Place,
Wimborne,
Dorset,
BH21 2HN

Web site: http://www.stcatherinescolehill.dorset.sch.uk/website