Required from September 2025
Leadership Pay Scale: L15 – 21
Following the promotion of our previous Headteacher, the Governing Body of Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a highly motivated inspirational and reflective leader.
This is an exciting opportunity for a practising Catholic who can show commitment to maintain and developing our Catholic ethos. We are seeking a leader who is dynamic, forward thinking and who can further drive and improve the existing, ‘high quality education at our small, family orientated school.’ (Ofsted April 2023 - Good)
Our reputation is strong, and the school community supports the vision and Catholic ethos of the school. This is a great opportunity for a strong and effective leader to make a significant impact at a school which places children at the centre of all that is does.
We are looking for a forward-thinking leader who can demonstrate:
• They are a committed practising Catholic with a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic Education, who will put our Catholic ethos at the heart of all they do.
• Someone who has the ability to put the needs of the children first, ensuring that they continue to be excited about all aspects of their learning journey whilst developing individual talents to the full.
• A headteacher with a clear vision for taking our school forward from strength to strength.
• A leader who can challenge and empower staff to be the best they can be whilst being committed to their own professional development.
• Someone with a strong, proven track record of raising standards across the key stages.
• A person with excellent interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, a good listener and very approachable.
• An excellent communicator and commits to working closely in partnership with parents, Governors, the Parish, Village community, the Archdiocese and the wider community.
We can offer the successful candidate:
• Happy, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and an absolute pleasure to teach.
• A friendly, dedicated and hard-working TEAM.
• Parents who are supportive and committed to their child’s education.
• A caring, supportive and understanding governing body.
• A commitment to your wellbeing and professional development.
We were last inspected in April 2023, where Ofsted stated that the school continued to be Good.
How to Apply:
Please download documents from our school vacancies section off our website or the St Helens Job Applications Website. Completed applications should be marked for the attention of: The Governors and preferably emailed directly to corpuschristi@sthelens.org.uk
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Section Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. The school’s safeguarding policies can be accessed on the school website: https://www.corpuschristirainford.co.uk/page/safeguarding/83256
As part of the shortlisting, we will carry out an online search as part of due diligence on the shortlisted candidates.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office directly: 01744 678102, corpuschristi@sthelens.org.uk
Closing date: Friday 24th January 2025
Shortlisting: Wednesday 29th January 2025
Interviews: Thursday 6th and Friday 7th February 2025
