Required for 1st September 2025 (an earlier start can be discussed if appropriate)
Salary: L15 - L21 (£70,293 - £81,441)
CEO: Mr B Tapping
Applications are invited from practising and committed Catholics for the post of Headteacher at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School (Millfield, Sunderland).
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is a happy and welcoming school at which Jesus is at the heart of all learning. The school is part of a diverse community where all children thrive. Children, staff and governors strive to make the school a place of excellence and all staff have the highest expectations of both themselves and pupils.
The school Vision Statement outlines its ethos:
St Joseph’s is a happy, welcoming community, enriched by our diversity, where we strive to be better than our best. A place where we love one another, love learning, love Jesus and love life.
The successful candidate will have the ambition, drive and expertise to ensure that St Joseph’s continues to thrive and will receive excellent support from the school, Governors, Trust central team, the Diocese and partner schools.
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.
Application documents should be fully completed and submitted by email to recruitment@bccet.org.uk by 9am on Monday 27th January 2025.
Completed application forms are required and CVs will not be accepted.
Candidates are welcome to apply for more than one of our Headteacher vacancies. In this instance, we would request a separate application form is submitted for each post.
For enquiries regarding this role or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Deb Mollon, Executive Assistant at dmollon@bccet.org.uk.
Shortlisting: Tuesday 4th February 2025
Interviews: Thursday 13th and Friday 14th February 2025.
Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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