Required for September 2022
Starting salary L17 – L23 (£63,745 - £73,660)
Holy Cross was founded in the early 1960s and we are pleased to have served the community of Harlow for 60 years. Holy Cross Catholic Primary Academy is a school full of energy and life where happy children are supported by caring staff who underpin all aspects of learning and personal development. We continually strive to deliver our mission statement:
Jesus is the centre of our lives
Our learning and friendships
In a safe, happy and caring community
Where all are welcome
The Governors of Holy Cross invite applications from experienced, enthusiastic and suitably-qualified practising Catholics, to play a key role in the leadership and management of our school to continue to build on our successes.
We want our Headteacher to:
• Have a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic education
• Have a passion for education and making a difference to all children’s lives
• Be an excellent communicator with a strong commitment to working in partnership with
the parish, the community and the Diocese of Brentwood
• Have an ability to support, challenge and inspire the children, encouraging them to
achieve the best they can through the promotion of outstanding teaching and learning
• To work with and motivate others to ensure creativity, innovation and quality, including in
the use of appropriate new technology, to achieve excellence and nurture human
wholeness.
• Be passionately committed to safeguarding and the welfare and wellbeing of children and
staff
• Have a commitment to cultural diversity and inclusion
We can offer:
• A supportive, welcoming and caring ethos based on the values of the Catholic faith
• A team of talented and conscientious staff who work together to provide the best
education and support for our pupils
• The opportunity to work with enthusiastic and friendly children, committed staff and
supportive parents
• An passionate and supportive Governing Body
• Benefits of support from local schools and the wider Diocese of Brentwood
• Excellent support from a well-structured Senior Management Team
If you would like to visit the school please contact Karen Slater, PA to Headteacher, on 01279 424452 to arrange this. Alternatively if you would like an application pack please contact Karen Slater by email: karenslater@holycross-pri.essex.sch.uk
Completed applications should be sent to Claire Selwood either by post direct to the school or by email claireselwood@holycross-pri.essex.sch.uk. These must be received by the 21st February 2022 by midday.
The Holy Cross Catholic Primary Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought and the successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure + Barring Service Check
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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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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