Headteacher

We are a thriving, successful, friendly and happy Catholic primary school.

Our recent Ofsted Inspection report states ‘Children’s attitudes to learning are very good. They arrive each day full of curiosity to see what interesting activities staff have ready for them.’

Our aspiration is to be an outstanding school with an outstanding Head teacher.

The governors are seeking to appoint an exceptional leader with the values and imagination to build on our significant achievements.

We are looking for someone who;-

• Is a practising Catholic
• has a commitment to putting children first
• is an outstanding teacher with leadership experience
• has a calm, resilient and empathetic approach
• will maintain the unique caring ethos of our school
• has effective listening and communication skills
• will work with governors to lead our committed experienced team
• has a commitment to improving achievement and understands how to use various strategies to deliver high academic standards
• has experience of working in partnership with parents and governors
• will inspire pupils, staff, parents and the whole school community

We can offer you:-

• Happy, motivated and well behaved children
• a Good School (as judged by Ofsted- April 2016)
• a friendly and inclusive working environment
• a strong, supportive and effective leadership team
• an effective and ambitious governing body
• a dedicated and caring staff
• a calm but stimulating learning environment

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact Sharon Jackson, School Business Manager on 01375 672217 for an appointment.

For an application form and full pack please contact: Karen Mount, KJM Governor Services, Tel: 07718 478306 or Email: kjmgovservices@hotmail.co.uk

Closing date for applications is Friday 23rd September 2016 (noon)
Interviews will be held on Thursday 29th September 2016

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
Scratton Road, Stanford-le-Hope
Essex SS17 0PA

Number on Roll: 270 reducing to 210 over a period of 5 years

www.stjosephscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk
Tel: 01375 672217