Headteacher
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0DGThis job expired on 14 May 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
14 May 2021 at 10am
Date listed
27 April 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1-year contract from 1.9.21 to 31.8.22
Full-time equivalent salary
- Group 1 Leadership Pay Range (L6 £47,735 – L12 £55,338)
Headteacher job summary
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Catholic Headteacher, initially on a one-year, fixed term contract, to lead our small team in delivering exceptional standards of education. This post is offered on a fixed term basis to bring new enthusiasm and leadership to the school while putting the school on a sustainable financial basis.
We are looking to appoint someone who:
• is a practising Catholic
• is dedicated to ensuring every child achieves their full potential
• is committed to pupils’ spiritual development, welfare and safety
• is forward thinking and committed to continuous school improvement
• has vision to lead, motivate and inspire our team of dedicated staff
• is an approachable, resilient and inspirational leader
• leads by example as an outstanding classroom practitioner
• will nurture positive relationships with the parents, parish and wider community
• is able to work effectively with governors
• has a secure understanding of the current Education Inspection Framework and has the ability to lead the school to a good outcome in its next Section 5 inspection
In return, we can offer:
• a welcoming and enthusiastic school community
• happy, confident children who demonstrate excellent attitudes to learning
• a well-established, highly motivated team of teaching and support staff who are fully committed to the continued success of the school
• extensive outdoor grounds including play areas, gardens and outdoor learning environments
• a supportive and pro-active Governing Body
• established local headteacher cluster support
• well established links with the Diocese of Lancaster
• strong links with the Local Authority and a wide variety of external agencies
• support with your continued professional development
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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 4 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- aheaney@st-josephs-cockermouth.cumbria.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01900 829859
St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is a small school with family feel, situated in the town of Cockermouth on edge Lake District National Park. The happy, caring place and plays an important part local parish community.
The most recent Section 48 Diocesan inspection (March 2020) stated, ‘St Joseph’s is a small Catholic school with a very big heart. It is very welcoming and has inclusion for all as a central goal and a shared vision: pupils enjoy attending and they have positive attitudes to learning.’
The most recent Section 5 inspection conducted by Ofsted (July 2019) recognised the many strengths of the school. The report stated that, ‘Pupils have good attitudes towards their learning because of the excellent relationships that they have with staff. Staff act as effective role models for pupils.’
Arranging a visit to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aheaney@st-josephs-cockermouth.cumbria.sch.uk.
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