Headteacher

N.O.R. 132

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a practising and committed Catholic to lead our successful school with vision and the drive to develop the gifts of our pupils and staff

We offer you:

• A good school with outstanding features, a very positive ethos and a rich, exciting curriculum
• Welcoming, respectful and happy children
• A talented and hard-working staff team
• A supportive Governing Body keen to further develop their role to ensure the best possible outcomes for the school
• A strong and supportive deanery cluster of schools
• The support of our Faith community
• A highly motivated and successful Friends Group
• The successful candidate will
• Be a practising Catholic with the commitment to sustain and develop the Catholic identify of the school
• Be an inspirational and motivated leader with a clear vision to ensure that every child fulfils their potential
• Have a clear and strategic vision of how to continue our school’s journey from good to outstanding
• Be an excellent communicator who is able to work with and inspire staff, pupils, parents, governors and the wider community

Application forms and information pack are available from and returnable to The Corporate Director of Children and Adults Services, c/o the School and Governor Support Service, Children and Adults Services, County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UJ or email SGSS.Administration@durham.gov.uk.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 3 October 2016 at 11.00am

Applicants are encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

The Governing Body and the Diocese are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and the Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard them. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced check for Regulated Activity from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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.

THE POST IS NOT OPEN TO JOB SHARE

Durham County Council In Partnership With
The Diocese Of Hexham And Newcastle

St Mary’s RCVA Primary School, South Moor
Hustledown, South Moor,
Stanley, Co Durham
DH9 6PH
Tel. No. 01207 232189