Head Teacher
The Rosary Catholic Primary School, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4AB21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2025
Closing date
31 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
5 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £59,167.00 - £68,586.00 Annually (Actual) Pay points subject to inflationary pay increases
Head Teacher job summary
The Rosary Catholic Primary School is a good school (Ofsted, June 2024 & CSI, Jan 2024). We are a strong, united family who are fully committed to developing the whole child in an inclusive and caring school environment and we are incredibly proud of the very positive relationships we have with all in our school community. Our school is built on values that resonate deeply: Respect, Love, Aspiration, Inclusivity, and Curiosity. These aren’t just words; they shape everything we do, from the way we teach to the way we care for one another. Every child who walks through our doors is seen, valued, and encouraged to be their best self.
Our Head Teacher retired at the end of last academic year and our full focus at the time was on school improvement. We are now ready to appoint an inspirational and passionate Head Teacher of The Rosary who will build on the success of the last two years and the Catholic ethos of our school.
The role of Head Teacher at The Rosary Catholic Primary School is a reserved post and candidates should be a practising Catholic.
We are looking for a candidate who will:
Be fully committed to leading and developing the school’s Catholic ethos, promoting the spiritual, moral and mental health of the children.
Be a visible, creative and inspirational leader of the school community with a clear vision and commitment to fully inclusive practices and academic excellence.
Be an approachable and excellent communicator who is able to liaise at all levels and with all members of our school community.
Participate fully in the life of the school and wider community.
Work with the Head Teachers of the other schools within the LWCET, under the direction of the CEO, as well as reporting to the Local Governing Committee (LGC) as an ex-Officio member of the LGC.
Have a proven track record of leading a wide range of whole school initiatives which have positively impacted attainment and progress of the pupils.
We can offer you:
Pupils who demonstrate a strong sense of belonging to this welcoming, inclusive Catholic community.
A strong team of experienced, committed and welcoming staff and governors.
Well-resourced curriculum areas, and the support of a strong LWCET SEND team to ensure our children receive the additional support they may need.
The Support of the LWCET Senior Leadership Team (consisting of the CEO of the LWCET and Head Teachers of the schools within the LWCET).
Full details of the role are included in the recruitment pack
Commitment to safeguarding
The Rosary Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff to share this concern. The post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About The Rosary Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 168 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Rosary Catholic Primary School website
The Rosary Catholic Primary School, Stroud is a one form entry, single academy trust. We are a happy, caring learning community with enthusiastic, well-behaved children. The school has a supportive Governing Body and a friendly, hard-working staff team.
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