Headteacher

The governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and forward thinking headteacher. The successful candidate will be a committed and practising Catholic with a clear vision of Catholic education, will lead our school to achieve the highest standards and enable each child to reach their full potential.

Our headteacher will:

• have an excellent record both of leadership and of classroom practice with high expectations of behaviour and achievement
• have good inter-personal skills and the ability to lead, motivate and inspire staff
• be able to form excellent relationships with children, parents, staff, governors, the parish and the wider community
• be committed to excellence in Catholic education

St. Patrick’s can offer you:

• a friendly welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos where every child is known and valued
• challenge and opportunity
• a passionate, dedicated and hardworking staff team
• supportive and engaged governors
• talented, confident and happy children

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.  Please telephone to make an appointment.

A Senior Leadership application form, Notes to Applicants form, Recruitment Monitoring form and a Rehabilitation of Offenders form can be downloaded from: http://www.cesew.org.uk/employment-documents/application-forms  

Closing Date: 12 noon Friday 5th May 2017
Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 15th May 2017

For further details (Job Description and Person Specification) please contact: Clare Lindfield, Business Manager, tel: (023) 8044 8502, email address: clare.lindfield@st-patricks.southampton.sch.uk

St Patrick’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This role requires an enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure.