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  • Job start date

    1 September 2022

  • Closing date

    14 March 2022 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    17 January 2022

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: Full time or 0.8 FTE would be considered for this position

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Indicative Salary Range (ISR): £59,581 to £69,031

Headteacher job summary

Archdiocese of Birmingham The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company HEADTEACHER REQUIRED FROM SEPTEMBER OR EARLIER FOR ST THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 1EA Tel: 01865 373 674 Email: office@stthomas-more.org.uk Website: www.st-thomas.more.oxon.sch.uk Salary range: L15-L21 'With Christ we Achieve, Believe and Create' “The school successfully nurtures pupils’ intellectual curiosity about the world. They have very positive attitudes towards learning and embracing new challenges.” [Ofsted, September 2018] The Directors of the Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company, in partnership with the Local Governor Board of St Thomas More Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an outstanding leader who will continue to lead this popular faith school and nursery and inspire its children, staff and families ‘to be their best’. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future growth of our school and nursery by leading our strong and supportive team with enthusiasm, whilst continuing to improve and raise pupil achievement. The successful candidate will be a practising Catholic and be highly passionate about Religious Education and the Catholic Life within our school and nursery, working closely with the Subject Leader and our Parish Priest. As a school we can offer:- ● Articulate, engaged children who are keen to learn, use a growth mindset and have exceptional behaviour for learning; ● A thriving community of faith where all children are valued and cared for; ● A dedicated, inspiring and hardworking staff team committed to securing the best for all pupils; ● A well-performing school with ‘Good’ Ofsted; ● Broad opportunities for ongoing professional development, including induction and mentoring programmes, support from PFMAC Leaders and funded leadership training; ● Governors and a Multi Academy Company who are keen to support the school to achieve its mission and vision; ● A vibrant and welcoming parish community. The successful candidate will:- ● Be a practising Catholic who is committed to the ethos and purpose of Catholic education and our shared mission; ● Have a proven record of successful leadership that has secured improved outcomes for all children; ● Have strong communication and interpersonal skills to lead and inspire our staff, pupils and parents; ● Be a strategic thinker who will continue our vision in collaboration with the PFMAC, Governors and staff; ● Be skilled in developing staff at all levels and driving excellence across the school through collaboration across the PFMAC; ● Be a team player, effective collaborator, and delegator; ● Have a clear understanding and knowledge of a range of operational strategies to secure improved outcomes for all our pupils. Please contact the school office for an information pack on 01865 373674 or email office@stthomas-more.org.uk Closing date for applications: Monday 14 March 2022 at 12 pm Interviews will take place: Thursday 24 March 2022 This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to criminal record checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service and requires you to disclose details of unspent and unfiltered reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in any application.

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 Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
212 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01865373674

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and
Personal Care programmes
Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher

SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS

Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils' work.
Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
Assist with the planning of learning activities
Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupil’s achievement, progress, problems etc.
Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers
Photocopying

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses
Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Contribute to the overall ethos of the school
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime
Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience
Working with or caring for children of relevant age
Qualifications

Essential
Good numeracy/literacy skills
Desirable
Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme
NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or depending on experience
First aid training/training as appropriate
Knowledge & Skills
Effective use of ICT to support learning
Use of other equipment technology photocopier
Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
General understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
Basic understanding of child development and learning
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these

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