HEADTEACHER
Required from September 2022
Following the planned retirement of our current Headteacher, the Governing Body of St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, are looking to appoint an enthusiastic practising Catholic to lead us on the next stage of our school’s journey.
We are a one form entry, high performing, well-established, over-subscribed school, situated close to the East Lancs Road. We have a well-maintained building, extensive grounds, with newly planted forest school, gardens and playgrounds. We have a partner school in Western Uganda, hold numerous sports and archdiocesan awards and are working towards Artsmark Gold. Our children are extremely well behaved and take an active role in all areas of school life.
We can offer you:
• delightful children who enjoy coming to school and are eager to learn
• innovative, caring and supportive work colleagues
• a strong school/parish/community partnership
• supportive senior leadership team, governors and parents
• continued professional development to further your knowledge and ambitions
• networking, collaboration and challenge in a forward-thinking local authority and supportive archdiocese
We are looking for someone:
• who is a practising Catholic, fully committed to the Catholic ethos of our school
• who is passionate about achieving the very best for all our pupils and staff
• who is an outstanding teacher and role model to all staff and children
• with the ability to support colleagues with strong leadership
• with a commitment to teamwork, including parents and the wider community
• who can analyse and use data effectively
• able to support a clear vision that is embraced by all stakeholders
• who is a knowledgeable, highly driven, experienced and forward-thinking school leader
• able to promote new, creative and innovative ideas
‘Following in the footsteps of St Peter and St Paul, we love,learn and grow together’
Informal visits to school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by calling the school office on 01744678640.
The post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.
The school is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Application forms and further details are available from www.sthelens.gov.uk or alternatively by contacting Human Resources via the details below. Please download the application form attached below to apply for this post.
Please do not apply for this post via the online portal.
Please return completed application forms to the Chair of Governors via Julie Moosbally, School Business Manager at the school address
Closing date: 22 April 2022 (noon)
Shortlisting 25 April 2022
Interviews: 5 and 6 May 2022
