Headteacher

‘Living, Learning and Loving together with Christ.’

Due to the retirement of our long-serving Headteacher, the Directors wish to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic and forward thinking Headteacher, to lead us in the next stage of our school development.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a practising and committed Roman Catholic.
• Have a distinct vision for the Catholic Education in the 21st century.
• Be a caring and inspirational leader, passionate about enabling pupils and staff to shine, develop their potential and celebrate their talents.
• Have a proven track record of driving and sustaining school improvement.
• Have the necessary drive and resilience to continue the journey of our school to outstanding.
• Be a natural communicator, able to build on our well-developed partnership with our children, staff, parents and parish.

We can offer:

• A happy, welcoming school underpinned by a strong Catholic ethos.
• Well-motivated, confident and friendly pupils who enjoy learning.
• Parents who are proud of and celebrate the achievements of their children.
• Supportive, enthusiastic and dedicated staff.

‘The strong Catholic ethos that underpins your work is ensuring that pupils are nurtured in their faith to be understanding, respectful and tolerant of others’.

Ofsted, January 2018

Ss Peter and Paul’s is part of a Multi Academy Trust. The successful candidate will have exceptional interpersonal skills with the capacity to develop highly effective relationships with members of the school community and with our partners in education and other agencies.

How to apply:

Applicants are very welcome to visit the school.

To arrange a visit or a discussion with the Acting CEO of the Partnership please e-mail the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Marriott-Lodge, MarriottLodgeJ@pax-christi.co.uk or telephone 01670 822795.

Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs Marriott-Lodge marked Private and Confidential for the attention of Chair of the Directors by post or email to Mrs Jane Marriott-Lodge (Headteacher’s PA) at:

Marriott-LodgeJ@pax-christi.co.uk,
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy, Ridge
Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland. NE22 6ED.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 5 March 2019 (12 noon)
Shortlisting: Friday 8 March 2019 Interviews: Friday 15 March 2019

This school is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to obtain an enhanced certificate of disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and a range of recruitment checks.

DIOCESE OF HEXHAM & NEWCASTLE
Ss Peter and Paul’s Catholic Primary Academy
within the Pax Christi Catholic Partnership

Northumbrian Road, Cramlington, Northumberland NE23 6DB
Email: SPP@pax-christi.co.uk
Tel: 01670 716343