Headteacher
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4PW19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
22 April 2025 at 8am
Date listed
24 March 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
- L8 - L13 and appropriate pension scheme
What skills and experience we're looking for
The new Headteacher has a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact. We would welcome applications from experienced Catholic leaders and would support and develop them as they grow into the role.
You will be:
A practising Catholic
Someone with passion and enthusiasm for each individual child’s learning and determination to see that each child maximises their full potential
Able to demonstrate a clear, consistent focus on teaching and learning and be committed to supporting and developing outstanding teaching
Consistent in your drive to raise standards
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you a school, which has:
Children who are happy, enthusiastic and eager to learn
An experienced and dedicated team who demonstrate a passion for learning and work hard to achieve the best outcomes for our children
A caring and supportive learning community, with strong links with parents, the parishes it serves and the local community
A supportive Local CAST Board and an empowering and nurturing central trust team
Further details about the role
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.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to careers@plymouthcast.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 187 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth website
- Email address
- careers@plymouthcast.org.uk
We offer:
• A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos
• Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn
• A supportive staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils
• A commitment to your own professional development
Arranging a visit to St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email careers@plymouthcast.org.uk.
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