What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
• be a caring, dedicated and inspiring Catholic leader who will demonstrate, promote and develop the strong ethos and mission of our school
• maintain and develop the governors' vision for the school
• have a desire to maintain and enhance existing strengths further developing inspirational and rich learning experiences across the curriculum
• have a passion to ensure every child succeeds and reaches their full potential
• demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to teamwork
• have a work ethic that includes positivity, energy and humour
• have current pedagogical practice and knowledge
• be trauma informed. The applicant should be highly motivated and enthusiastic, embodying our aim of developing pupils who aspire to achieve their very best in everything they do. We encourage our children to demonstrate perseverance and resilience and, as a result, to grow into confident individuals, prepared for life as fully-rounded and faithful members of modern society. The leader we are looking for will be a positive role model for our children and team of professional staff. We require a leader who will support and promote our Catholic ethos in both school and our wider community.
What the school offers its staff
• a successful, happy and welcoming school community with a positive and caring Catholic ethos
• supportive, enthusiastic and dedicated staff who are committed to enabling all pupils to achieve
• well-motivated, confident and happy pupils who are proud of their school
• a supportive, dedicated and well-informed Governing Body
• parents who value the work of the school and who support its ethos.
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.