Headteacher
Our Lady's RC Primary School, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7RN7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
17 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Group 3 Leadership pay range
What skills and experience we're looking for
Is a committed practising Catholic, with a distinct vision of what education means for all children especially those less fortunate and who will cherish, support and enhance the Catholic ethos of our school
Is a highly motivated and dynamic leader who has the vision to drive this good school and its pupils toeven greater achievement and enhanced results
Has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, motivate and inspire all of our children, parentsand colleagues
Has the ability to raise aspirations and achievements for all of our children and will continue the journey of raising standards started by our retiring Headteacher
Has demonstrable leadership skills and is a proven strategic thinker, with a clear vision to introducenew ideas along with the ability to identify and sustain long term improvement
Is committed to the further development of the partnership with our parish, parents, and the wider community
Has exciting ideas for the whole education of our children beyond the classroom to enrich their learningand lives outside school
What the school offers its staff
An exciting opportunity to make a real difference to children’s lives and take this good schoolto an even higher level of achievement
The chance to enrich the lives of all our pupils and especially to provide real opportunities for childrenfrom deprived backgrounds and pupils with complex educational needs
Well behaved, positive and enthusiastic children who are very keen to learn
Professional dedicated teaching and support staff who are keen to undertake continuous professional development and work with the headteacher in the next phase of the school’s development
A supportive Governing Body that possesses a clear vision for the future of the school
Close working relationships with parents, parish and partner schools
Further details about the role
Our Lady’s School is situated in the vibrant city of Hereford, with excellent transport links to Birmingham,Worcester, Cheltenham, Shrewsbury and across the region as well as ready access to some of the mostbeautiful landscapes and countryside anywhere in England.
Building on recent positive changes at the school, we would like you to shape and lead the school, providingthe inspiration needed for its journey of growth and improvement. We welcome your interest and ideas.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our Lady's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All vacancies that involve working with children and vulnerable adults are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (formally Criminal Records) check at Enhanced Level.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin@our-ladys.hereford.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Our Lady's RC Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 195 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Our Lady's RC Primary School website
- Email address
- admin@our-ladys.hereford.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01432 274814
Our lady's is a vibrant and exciting school in the southern part of the city of Hereford. There are currently 200 pupils on roll. We pride ourselves on being a close knit, one form entry school with a strong feeling of community. This is an excellent opportunity to join our small supportive and friendly team and provide outstanding opportunities for out pupils. You do not have to be Catholic to teach at our school but we do ask that you uphold out Christian values.
Arranging a visit to Our Lady's RC Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@our-ladys.hereford.sch.uk.
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