Headteacher

The Governing Body of St Stephen’s Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint an inspirational Head teacher who is a committed practising catholic. The governors, staff and children are excited by the opportunity to appoint a dynamic leader to help our friendly and successful school to maintain our high standards.

Our school offers the successful candidate an opportunity to lead the school community in a stimulating and pleasant environment. The school has excellent links with the Parish and wider community, an enthusiastic and committed staff and wonderful engaging children.

We are looking for a Head teacher with strong leadership qualities who can build upon the school’s success.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a clear understanding of the ethos and vision of a Catholic School.
• Has extensive leadership experience and proven success in a senior leadership role in a Catholic Primary School setting.
• Is passionate, hardworking and willing to keep this school successful in every way.
• Has the drive to put pupils first and will have significant impact on pupil achievement by setting consistent expectations on teaching standards, pupil progress and learning outcomes.
• Is innovative and can bring new ideas to build on current success.
• Will continue to raise standards, expectations and performance further by building on existing good practice and inspiring staff and pupils.
• Will encourage, motivate, support and develop staff to constantly seek improvement

Our children would like:

• Someone who is kind, caring, has a good sense of humour and is strict when they need to be

In return we can offer:

• A caring, welcoming school with friendly children who enjoy learning in a safe and secure environment
• High expectations of ourselves and the children in relation to behaviour, academic and creative progress.
• A school that helps all children to achieve well
• An ambitious, supportive and engaged Governing Body.
• A fantastic opportunity to lead the school in the next stage of its development.

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school. Please telephone school to arrange a suitable time. Previous applicants need not apply.

For further information and to apply please visit www.warrington.gov.uk/jobs

Closing Date: noon on Monday 24 April 2017
Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 4 May 2017
Interviews will take place on Monday 15 May 2017 and Tuesday 16 May 2017

ARCHDIOCESE OF LIVERPOOL
ST STEPHEN’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL,
SANDY LANE, ORFORD, WARRINGTON WA2 9HS
Telephone 01925 630100
www.ststephens_primary@warrington.gov.uk

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“Working together to succeed through faith in Jesus Christ.”