Headteacher
Job Title: Headteacher
Employer: Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School
Job Type: Leadership
Job Phase: Primary
NOR: 189
Grade: Leadership
Actual Salary: L15 - L20
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full time
Location: Halton
Start Date: Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
Closing Date: Wednesday, October 9th, 2024
About the School
Due to the retirement of our highly respected Headteacher, the Board of Governors of this popular and successful Catholic Primary School seek to appoint a committed and practising Catholic who is experienced, inspirational and dedicated. We wish to appoint a Headteacher who leads by example and is kind, empathetic, nurturing and patient whilst striving to provide the best for every child in our care. ‘Our Lady, Mother of the Saviour, is an outstanding example of positive relationships at all levels’. Denominational Inspection March 2024. ‘Pupils thrive in this school because of the positive relationships they have with the staff and each other.’ OFSTED 2022.
Our new Headteacher will be:
* A practising Catholic who demonstrates a strong, lived faith and deep commitment to Catholic Education and the Catholic ethos of our school.
* An individual who has extensive leadership experience and proven success in a senior leadership role in a Primary School setting.
* Able to build upon our well-planned curriculum with high expectations of children’s attainment, achievement and behaviour, supporting each and every child to develop and reach their own unique, individual potential.
* An inclusive leader, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to encourage, enthuse and motivate an experienced and dedicated staff.
* Able to continue to promote strong relationships with parents, governors, the parish and Archdiocese and the wider community in Halton.
* Able to demonstrate an ability to effectively develop and manage school budgets meeting all stakeholder standards and expectations.
* Someone who is passionate, creative and innovative, open to new ideas and a willingness to build upon our high expectations of teaching standards, pupil progress and learning outcomes for all in our school family where we ‘live, love, laugh and learn alongside each other’.
* Someone with a clear vision for continuous success and improvement.
We offer our new Headteacher:
* A highly inclusive, popular and successful school set in the heart of the community.
* Happy children who love their school and all it offers to them.
* A hard working, dedicated and highly skilled staff team.
* Continued professional development for the Headteacher and all school staff.
* An experienced and knowledgeable Governing Board who are committed to supporting the Headteacher and school effectively.
Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
About the Role
An information pack, which includes a job description, person specification, application form and notes for applicants, is available from the school website.
How to Apply
Appointment to this post is subject to relevant pre-employment checks - 3 satisfactory references, including a Faith reference, verification of qualifications and eligibility to work in the UK as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check. Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance. Only completed Catholic Education Service (CES) applications will be considered. Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please telephone the school office on 01928 711921 to arrange this. All completed applications to be submitted electronically to Julie English, Diocese of Shrewsbury: Julie.English@dioceseofshrewsbury.org. We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Closing date: Wednesday 9th October 2024 at 12:00 p.m. Shortlisting: Monday 14th October 2024. Interviews: Tuesday 22nd October 2024 and Wednesday 23rd October 2024.
Closing Date: Wednesday 9th October 2024
Contact Details
Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School
Lapwing Grove
Palacefields
Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 2TP
Contact Name: Nicola Dyer
Contact Telephone: 01928 711921
Contact e-mail: sbm.olms@haltonlearning.net
Website: #J-18808-Ljbffr