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Head Teacher

St Teresa of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L11 1DB

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• Job start date

  1 May 2025

• Closing date

  10 December 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 November 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 80633.00 - 93399.00

Head Teacher job summary

We are seeking an inspirational and committed Headteacher to lead our school in its mission to provide high-quality Catholic education. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader who will uphold and strengthen the Catholic identity of the school, inspire a culture of academic excellence, and ensure that the school community thrives.

The Headteacher will provide professional leadership and management for the school, working with staff, governors, parents, and the wider community to realise the school’s vision and values. You will lead by example, ensuring that the school’s Catholic ethos permeates all aspects of school life while fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, and high expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Catholic Identity and Ethos: Uphold and enhance the Catholic mission of the school, ensuring that faith and Gospel values are at the heart of all we do. Lead by example in prayer, liturgy, and the overall spiritual life of the school.
• Leadership and Vision: Work with the Governing Body to create and share a clear vision for the future, underpinned by Catholic values, and lead the school’s strategic planning and improvement initiatives. Inspire and motivate all stakeholders to work together towards common goals.
• Teaching and Learning: Lead the development of an inclusive curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils and encourages high standards in teaching and learning. Ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and other vulnerabilities, achieve their full potential.
• Staff Development and Welfare: Foster a professional learning community, supporting staff development through induction, training, and performance management. Build a positive, collaborative culture where staff feel valued and supported.
• Community Engagement: Strengthen the school’s relationships with parents, local parishes, other schools, the Archdiocese, and the wider community. Promote the school as a centre of faith, learning, and social responsibility.
• Accountability: Ensure that high standards of achievement, behaviour, and safety are maintained. Be accountable to the Governing Body, the Archdiocese, and other stakeholders for the school’s performance.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the Catholic faith and a strong commitment to Catholic education.
• Possess the leadership skills to inspire and motivate staff, pupils, and the school community.
• Be an outstanding communicator with the ability to engage and build positive relationships with all members of the school community, including governors, parents, and external agencies.
• Have proven experience in school leadership and a track record of improving standards in teaching and learning.
• Be committed to the spiritual and moral development of all children and young people.
• Be strategic in thinking and able to translate vision into practical actions to drive school improvement.

We Offer:

• The opportunity to lead a welcoming and supportive Catholic community.
• A school committed to the development of its staff and a professional learning environment.
• A competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• A strong partnership with local Catholic schools and the Archdiocese of Liverpool.

Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and other necessary pre-employment checks.

How to Apply:

For further details about the position, including how to apply, please contact Chris James at hr@allsaintsmat.org or visit our website. To apply, please visit: Vacancies - FaceEd

Closing Date for Applications: 9am on 10th December 2024

Interviews: 16th and 17th December 2024

We look forward to receiving your application and learning how you can help shape the future of our school.

This job advert outlines the key elements of the role, capturing both the spiritual and educational leadership required for the Headteacher position, while adhering to the Catholic ethos of the school for full details and person specification please visit our recruitment page and download the job profile.

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.

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About St Teresa of Lisieux Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 477 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-teresa-of-lisieux-catholic-primary-school (opens in new tab)

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