What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
• Be a practising Catholic who can nurture faith and spirituality and take the lead role in providing inspirational Catholic education, based on our shared Gospel values
• Be passionate in promoting a clear child-centred vision
• Be inclusive, inspirational and ambitious for all our children and our staff
Governors are seeking someone who:
• Will champion a curriculum that our teachers will be excited to teach and will inspire our children to learn
• Can demonstrate a proven track record of providing inspirational, strategic and professional leadership
• Is passionately committed to safeguarding and the welfare and wellbeing of children and staff
• Will be an enthusiastic leader, with a strong commitment to working in partnership with parents and parish
• Will bring together a team in the school to achieve an outstanding level of education for our children
• Will work hard to ensure that every child is supported and challenged to maximise their potential
• Will promote a culture where everyone is valued and respected
What the school offers its staff
We can offer the successful candidate:
• Children who are committed, enthusiastic and fully engaged in their learning
• Professional and dedicated staff, supportive parents, and active Governors
• An enthusiastic and aspirational Senior Leadership Team
• Excellent opportunities for further professional development
• Ofsted (2013, 2017 and 2023): 'Good'
• RE Inspection (2018): 'Outstanding'.
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.