Headteacher

Salary: L16-L23 Inner London

NOR: 210 pupils + Nursery 52 Places

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: September 2023

Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher, the Governors of St Anselm’s are looking to appoint a new enthusiastic and inspiring Headteacher who will continue the school’s vision and journey as our new leader. We are a welcoming and happy community which includes our local parish church.

St Anselm’s is a successful one form entry school located in the heart of Southall, Ealing. The school has a diverse community; this makes for an exciting and thriving environment.

Our curriculum is designed to enable every child to be well-equipped to be active citizens in service to the world. We also provide a wide range of extra-curricular activities and strong pastoral support.

The school is well served by transport links with the new Elizabeth Line less than 5 minutes’ walk.

We are seeking to appoint a Headteacher who:

·        has the ability to lead inspire and motivate both staff and pupils to achieve high standards through their organisation and inter-personal skills

·        has a proven track record and can evidence whole school impact on pupil progress and attainment as a school leader and is constantly seeking innovative ways to improve standards

·        an excellent communicator who can work with all members of our school community with empathy and compassion

·        is a practising Catholic committed to Catholic Education

We can offer:

·        a friendly and talented team of staff who are dedicated to make a difference to the children in their care,

·        a warm and caring environment which is inspired by our strong Catholic ethos.

·        enthusiastic and highly motivated pupils who have a thirst for learning and achieving the best they can.

·        a school that works closely with parents, the local parish and is strongly supported by the Governing Body.  

How to apply:

Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to visit our school so that you can understand our ethos and our school community.

For an application pack and to arrange a visit please contact the Business Manager Mrs Susie Debono on 020 8574 3906 or via emai: sdebono@st-anselms.ealing.sch.uk.

Application packs can also be downloaded from the school website www.stanselmscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk under ‘vacancies’. Completed application forms should be submitted to the Chair of Governors, c/o the school or to the SBM via email, marked for the attention of the Chair of Governors. Please note the school will only accept the Catholic Education Services Application Form.

Safeguarding

St Anselm’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance check. Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-serviceguidance–2.

References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview and the successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service (CES) contract

The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.

Closing date for applications:           4pm on Thursday 11th May 2023

Interviews to be held in school:        Thursday 18th May 2023