Headteacher

Headteacher

Salary: L30-L36: £91,583- £105,891

Contract type: Full Time Permanent

Start date: 1 September 2023

Closing date: 12 noon on 24 February 2023

Following the retirement of the current Headteacher. the Governors are seeking to appoint a practising and committed Catholic to the post.

St Mark’s is a popular, high-achieving, successful, calm and happy school, where our distinct Catholic ethos, high standards of behaviour and commitment to every member of our school community makes this a very special place to learn and work. As a school we take very seriously our responsibility for the spiritual, moral and character formation of the young people in our care, supporting them to become well-rounded citizens who are ready for the wider, 21st century world.

This is an exciting time to lead our school. The successful candidate will have the ambition, determination, and expertise to ensure that the school continues to build on many considerable achievements made over recent years. Above all, we wish to appoint as Headteacher, a leader with:

• A clear commitment to nurturing and promoting the school’s distinctive Catholic ethos.
• Outstanding strategic ability to anticipate and lead change to ensure St Mark’s continues to build on its success
• A passion for providing the best possible holistic education for all pupils
• A commitment to maximising achievement through excellence in teaching and learning.
• A shared commitment to continuing professional development for all staff
• An excellent, proven track record as a classroom teacher and school leader

How to Apply:

To complete an application form please download the application pack which can be found on our website, www.st-marks.essex.sch.uk, and return your completed application pack to s.hindocha@st-marks.essex.sch.uk prior to the closing date.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged by prior arrangement.

St Mark’s West Essex Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services check along with other relevant employment checks. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a Self-Disclosure is required for all applicants shortlisted for interview.