Headteacher

Ref: T16/68984

“St Joseph’s is an outstanding Catholic school. It is very successful in offering its learners a holistic Catholic education in a warm, friendly and supportive environment … As affirmed in its Mission Statement, the school helps all members of its community to “achieve their dreams”.”

Section 48 RE Inspection

“St Joseph's is an outstanding school because it enables pupils to achieve far beyond national expectations both in their academic and their personal development. It has a strong Catholic character and fulfils its aim exceedingly well in helping every pupil to reach their full potential within a happy family community.”

Ofsted Inspection

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an exceptional leader to the post of Headteacher at our very popular and much-loved outstanding school. The successful applicant must have the vision, energy and drive to lead our school to even greater achievements as we strive to go “beyond outstanding”.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a practising Catholic with a thorough knowledge and clear understanding of Catholic education
• Be an inspirational, passionate, strategic and collaborative leader
• Have a proven and demonstrable track record of driving and sustaining school improvement
• Have the ability to work inclusively with all stakeholders, setting an excellent example for all

What we can offer you:

• A strong, supportive and respectful school community, all members of which are absolutely committed to our shared Catholic ethos and are proud to be part of the family of St Joseph’s
• Pupils and staff who enjoy coming to school and have high expectations of themselves and others
• A supportive, committed and challenging Governing Body
• An attractive, safe and stimulating learning environment

Interested applicants are most welcome to visit the school. Please contact our Business Manager Mrs Kath Loftus by telephone to make an appointment.

The closing date and time for applications is Friday 18 November 2016 at midday.
Short listing will take place on Thursday 24 November 2016.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 December 2016.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and we operate a strict safeguarding policy, with procedures being rigorously and consistently applied.

The post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

Application packs can be downloaded from the school website http://www.st-josephs.oldham.sch.uk/ A CES (Catholic Education Service) application form available on the CES website (www.catholiceducation.org.uk) must be completed and should be returned to: The Governing Body, c/o Mrs K. Loftus, via email to info@st-josephs.oldham.sch.uk or via post/hand to the school.