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Headteacher
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
22/11/2024
Advert End Date:
09/12/2024 23:59
Salary:
Leadership L15 – L21 (£70,293 - £81,441 per annum)
Job Category:
Schools - Leadership
Vacancy ID:
273200
Employment Location:
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Castle Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0HL
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
9 Dec
Further Information
We are seeking an exceptional and visionary Catholic Headteacher to lead our outstanding school. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader with a passion for education and a commitment to excellence.
Applications are invited from practising and committed Catholics for the post of Headteacher at St John Boste Catholic Primary School to lead our wonderful school in the next exciting phase of its development. We are looking for an individual who has superb interpersonal skills, the ability to bring people together to work as a cohesive team and the drive to build upon the existing success of the school.
At St John Boste, we are focused on living out our vision which recognises the uniqueness of each person. Our children themselves have captured the essence of our vision in their shared Vision Statement:
Each One of Us is God’s Work of Art! (Ephesian’s 2:10)
At St John Boste School we are one big happy family, always trying to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
We learn, grow and develop together, knowing that Jesus is always at our side. We work hard to be the best young people we can be.
We will always try our best and be proud of the efforts and achievements of ourselves and of others.
Our growth mindset helps us to persevere and learn from our mistakes.
We care for God’s world and help protect it for future generations.
We love, care for andrespect others, sharing our talents, gifts and kindness, to help make the world a happy place to live in for everyone.
We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest Catholic education trust in the North East of England and will have 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
The successful candidate will have high expectations for all our pupils, driving forward academic excellence, and with the expertise to ensure that St John Boste Catholic Primary School continues to thrive. Above all, we wish to appoint as Headteacher, a leader who:
Is a committed, practising Catholic with a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic education;
Brings strong, forward-thinking leadership, and has a clear strategic vision and drive to build upon the existing success of our school;
Will nurture the special gifts which make each child unique;
Will maintain strong relationships with the parish and the wider school community;
Is an exemplary primary practitioner with a proven track record in raising standards in teaching and learning;
Has the necessary drive to pursue and achieve the highest expectation for pupils’ attainment, progress and personal development;
Has the ability to lead, inspire, empower and motivate all members of the school community to find Christ in each other;
Has the ability to set high expectations and targets for staff to improve outcomes for pupils;
Will encourage and provide our children, a rich and inspiring curriculum; and
Will seek to promote, to the utmost, the development of every child’s personal wholeness, integrity, gifts and creativity in a welcoming and loving school community.
Our school is warm and welcoming to all who join us. We can offer:
A caring, friendly and happy school with well-behaved, confident pupils who are proud of their school and feel safe within their school environment;
Dedicated and caring staff, who are enthusiastic and deliver a vibrant curriculum;
A commitment to CPD for all staff;
Strong and active partnerships with the Parish Priest, the Parish, parents/carers, the local community, the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle and the Trust; and
A supportive, ambitious and active Local Governing Committee, which is committed to continuous improvement and excellence.
Visits to the school are welcome and arranged on request.
Please email
recruitment@bwcet.com
to request a school visit.
How to Apply:
Please complete the paper application form attached and return to
recruitment@bwcet.com
.
Closing date: Monday 9th December 2024 (midnight)
Interview date: Wednesday 18th December 2024
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Apply now
Supporting documents
1. Application Form .docx
(81.68 KB)
2. Diocesan Briefing Note.pdf
(950.23 KB)
3. Consent to Obtain References Form.docx
(33.54 KB)
4. Disqualification Policy.docx
(30.64 KB)
5. Equal Opportunities Statement .docx
(75.12 KB)
6. Notes to Applicants.docx
(38.21 KB)
7. Reasonable Adjustments Statement.docx
(76.16 KB)
8. Recruitment Monitoring Form.docx
(172.69 KB)
9. Rehabilitation Of Offenders Disclosure Form.docx
(65.57 KB)
BWCET ST JOHN BOSTE HEADTEACHER PACK.pdf
(2.51 MB)
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