Headteacher

St James’s CE High School 

Headteacher 

Required from September 2019

Leadership Pay Scale 

Range 21 £73,903 to £85,605 

Full time and permanent

Are you passionate about helping every child succeed and improve their life chances?

Are you a committed and practising Christian leader? 

Are you prepared to work collaboratively for the benefit of young people?

Will you offer children the opportunity to experience “life in all its fullness” by doing what it takes, no matter what their starting point or social challenges?

If so, St James’s High School would love to hear from you!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our outstanding, outward looking, oversubscribed school and be part of a relatively new and successful Trust. Due to the current Headteacher moving into the role of CEO of The Bishop Fraser Trust on a part-time basis and retiring from headship, we are looking for a passionate and ambitious Headteacher who inspires students and staff and supports them in making outstanding progress. 

For further information or to arrange a visit to the school we encourage you to telephone Suzanne Walker, HR Manager on 01204 333000 for an appointment. Tania Lewyckyj, the current headteacher and CEO, and Lesley Durosomo, Chair of Governors and Trustee, would be very happy to meet with you or answer any questions you may have.  

What we can offer you:

· The opportunity to work in an outstanding school and Teaching School Alliance, which is part of a forward thinking Trust; 

· the opportunity to work with our motivated, ambitious and caring students; 

· a school culture that understands the importance of staff well-being and workload management; 

· a chance to be part of a support Heads’ Forum team, influencing the strategic direction of the Trust; 

· a supportive and encouraging staff team; 

· fantastic opportunities for continuous professional development including weekly CPD sessions on a Wednesday afternoon facilitated by an early pupil finish. 

· development as a headteacher and beyond, if this is something you aspire to; 

The schools of The Bishop Fraser Trust aim to offer:

· A high quality, inclusive and distinctive education

· A caring and nurturing environment based on our Christian values, recognising the uniqueness of each child.

To apply please complete the TES online application form or, in the event of difficulty, download an application form from our website www.st-james.bolton.sch.uk and email to recruitment@st-james.bolton.sch.uk

Please also write a letter of no more than two sides of A4 to explain why you want to work at our school, why you are the best candidate for this post and what you would contribute to our School and Trust with examples from your recent work if possible.

It is important that you provide a complete employment history from when you left full time education. If the application form is not fully completed or has unexplained gaps in your employment history, your application will not be considered. Copies of your qualifications will be required at the interview stage; please do not send these with your application. Please do not send CV’s or open references as part of your application as these will not be considered. 

We are 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 child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and past employment checks. References will be sought prior to interview. We are an equal opportunities employer.

St James’s C of E High School, Lucas Road, Farnworth, Bolton BL4 9RU 01204 333000

Closing date Thursday 29th November 4.00pm

Assessment date to be held on Monday 10th December 2018

(with those successfully shortlisted for interview returning on Tuesday 11th December 2018)