What skills and experience we're looking for
St Clare’s Catholic Primary School is part of the Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust. The Trust comprises of 17 Primaries and two Secondaries that work together as a family of Schools. The Academy Council and Trust Board of this much improved school are looking to appoint an inspirational leader, whose own vision and faith support our mission in providing an excellent Catholic Education, where every person is precious to God.
The school is looking for a Headteacher who can build on our recent successes including last year’s ‘Good’ Ofsted rating. As a role model of outstanding teaching, this leader should be committed to improving the practice of those around them. They should be committed to nurturing the spirit of each child and creating a supportive atmosphere where all feel valued.
St Clare’s is an exciting place for anyone who is passionate about improving the life changes of young people. Working closely with the leaders across the Trust, our new headteacher will have the opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of our children and the community we serve.
What the school offers its staff
Employee Assistance Program: Telephone counselling and mental health support is available through our EAP app with Sonder.
24/7 GP Service: Instant and 24/7 medical advice from registered nurses and access to virtual GP appointments and prescriptions
Excellent Professional Development Opportunities: Grow your skills and advance your career with our commitment to providing outstanding professional development opportunities.
Vivup Lifestyle Benefits: Enjoy a range of high street discounts through Vivup.
Excellent Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our excellent pension scheme, ensuring financial stability in the long term.
Regular Learning Days: Networking with peers off site with a range of inspirational, external speakers on a termly basis.
Positive Work Environment: Experience a positive work culture that values your contributions and fosters a sense of belonging and fulfilment.
Opportunity to Make a Difference: Be part of something meaningful by contributing to projects and initiatives that have a positive impact on our community and beyond.
Staff Awards Annual Staff Awards where outstanding performance and acknowledged and awarded.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.