St Theresa’s RC Primary School

Whetstone Hill Road

Derker

Oldham

OL1 4NA

HEAD TEACHER

(Leadership Spine points L15 – L21) Negotiable subject to experience.

Required for 1st September 2017

Are you a practising Catholic with the drive and enthusiasm to lead our forward thinking school?  The children, staff and Governors are seeking a new Head Teacher who is committed to building an exceptional and caring learning environment where all members of the school community can thrive.

We are looking for a strong, dynamic and inspirational leader who:

• has the vision and dedication to take on the challenge of leading this school to the next stage of its development

• works with mission integrity for the benefit of all within the school community

  has a clear strategic direction

• will challenge and empower staff to be the best

• will develop and sustain a learning culture for all across our school

• will foster children’s enjoyment of learning whilst ensuring high levels of achievement will develop the respectful and inclusive ethos of our school

We can offer:

• positive, happy and well behaved children with excellent attitudes to learning

• a transitional Governing Body which is fully committed to a brighter future for the whole school community

• a parental body who take a keen interest in their children’s development

• support for your professional development

• excellent local and borough wide collaborative links

• Diocesan Mentoring Programme available

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 0161 770 3173.

Job Description.doc

Person Specification.docx

CES Application Form.doc

CES Notes to Applications.doc

CES Recruitment Monitoring Form.doc

Rehabilitation of Offenders Disclosure Form.doc

CES Guidance on Employment References.pdf

Application forms are returnable to the Chair of Governors at cbmdiggle5@gmail.com

Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd March 2017 (12pm)                            

Shortlisting: Friday 24th March 2017

Interviews: Thursday 30th – Friday 31st March 2017

St Theresa’s R.C Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.