Our Vision
At Holy Spirit, with Christ as our inspiration,
Our love of one another,
Love of learning
And love of life itself,
We will soar to new heights
At our most recent Ofsted Inspection leadership and management, early years and personal development, welfare and behaviour were judged as outstanding.
‘Leaders have created a warm, inclusive and nurturing environment that enables pupils to flourish. Staff are caring and compassionate. They go to great lengths to attend to pupils’ individual needs. As a result, pupils feel valued and well cared for.’ (Ofsted 2019)
Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher, the Governors of Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a new Headteacher for September 2022. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and inspirational leader to move our school to the next stage of its aspirational journey.
The Holy Spirit community can offer the successful candidate:
• Children who love coming to school and are independent, motivated learners
• Staff who are committed to securing the very best outcomes for our pupils
• Families who work in partnership with school and parish
• Governors who support the whole community to achieve their potential
• A happy school with a vibrant learning culture for all which is underpinned by a strong Catholic ethos
The headteacher for our school will:
• Be a committed, practising Catholic with a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic Education and who will continue to put our Catholic ethos at the heart of all we do
• Put our children first, ensuring relationships, curriculum, teaching, and experiences support them to achieve
• Continue to develop and sustain a culture of high expectations, respect and ambition for all in the school
• Have the strategic vision to move our school from strength to strength and promotes a nurturing and inclusive ethos
• Have excellent relational skills, a positive attitude, is approachable and listens
Visits to school are recommended and warmly welcomed. Please contact our School Business Manager, Lisa Gilmore to arrange a time lisa.gilmore@sthelens.org.uk. The application form and recruitment pack are available online and can be sent electronically or sent to the school marked FAO Chair of Governors Mr Justin McAuley.
Closing date: Wednesday 19 January at 12pm
Interviews: Monday 7th February
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and health clearance by the Local Authority. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
