Headteacher
St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 2HS13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
22 April 2025
Closing date
8 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 November 2024
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
- L16-L21
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an exceptional Headteacher who will embrace our Christian ethos and lead our school into its next chapter, someone who is keen to work in collaboration with the other schools in the Trust and embrace the opportunities being in a MAT brings. As a school we are totally committed to building on the work that has already been achieved. The CEO and Board therefore wish to appoint someone who will maintain the present ethos and provide a high standard of leadership with a dedicated team of skilled and knowledgeable professionals. Whilst there is no specific teaching commitment attached to this post, we expect the successful candidate to be able to lead by example and support them in encouraging the ongoing professional development of all staff using their exceptional knowledge of teaching, learning and curriculum.
What the school offers its staff
We have much to offer our new headteacher, as an experienced Trust established for nearly 10 years we have a proven track record of staff development and support. You will work with a hands on and supportive CEO, who is herself an ex-headteacher and current NLE. You will have the support of 4 fantastic headteachers in our Trust schools who are collaborative and supportive. Our small but excellent Central Team will work with you and your staff to support and develop your team alongside yourself. Our Board and School Committee are very supportive and know the school community very well. As a Head in TTSAT you will be entitled to the benefits we give to headteachers, some of these include; day off for birthday, 5 days in lieu term time holiday to compensate 24/7 nature of headship, dedicated headship time off site each half term.
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.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to stmarythomas@three-saints.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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About St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 235 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- stmarythomas@three-saints.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01744734320
St Mary & St Thomas C.E. Primary School is a one form entry Church of England Primary school in St Helens. We are a convertor academy and we're one of the founding schools of The Three Saints Academy Trust.
Arranging a visit to St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email stmarythomas@three-saints.org.uk.
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