Head Teacher

SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School is seeking a Head Teacher who is a practising Catholic, deeply committed to developing the school’s Catholic life, mission and ethos. The successful candidate will lead and develop religious education, prayer and worship, and the spiritual life of the school, placing children at the heart of every decision.

The Head Teacher will have a clear vision for improvement, substantial senior leadership experience, and the ability to manage change, while

Job description

We arelooking for a Head Teacher who:

• Is a practising Catholic, committed todeveloping and promoting the Catholic life, mission and ethos of theschool.
• Can lead and further developCatholic religious education, prayer, worship and the spiritual life ofthe school.
• Is an inspirational and visible leader whoplaces children at the heart of every decision.
• Has a clear and ambitious vision for schoolimprovement and the ability to translate this into sustained action andimpact.
• Brings successful senior leadershipexperience and the confidence to manage change, including potentialdevelopments in Catholic school organisation.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of high-qualityteaching, learning, curriculum and assessment across the primaryphase.
• Has a successful track record of raisingstandards and securing strong outcomes for pupils.
• Has high expectations for the achievement,behaviour, attendance and personal development of all pupils.
• Understands how to meet the needs of a diverseschool community, including pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils andthose who may face barriers to learning.
• Has a strong commitment to inclusion andunderstands the importance of children’s emotional wellbeing alongsidetheir academic development.
• Can lead effective provision forpupils with increasingly complex SEND needs, ensuring high aspirations andappropriate support for every child.
• Is an effective Designated SafeguardingLead, or has the knowledge, experience and commitment necessary tofulfil this key leadership responsibility.
• Has a thorough understanding of statutorysafeguarding responsibilities and will maintain a strong culture ofvigilance throughout the school.
• Is able to lead, motivate and develop staff,building a culture of high expectations, professional trust,accountability and teamwork.
• Recognises the importance of staff wellbeingwhile maintaining a clear focus on improving outcomes for children.
• Is an excellent communicator who can buildpositive and respectful relationships with children, staff, parents,governors, the parish, the Archdiocese and the wider community.
• Has the ability to work effectively andstrategically with the Governing Body.
• Demonstrates sound financial andorganisational leadership and can deploy staffing and resourceseffectively.
• Can manage a challenging schoolbudget, make sound financial decisions and secure the effective andsustainable use of resources.
• Understands the importance of effectiveself-evaluation, school improvement planning and the use of evidence tomeasure impact.
• Is resilient, reflective and able to makedifficult decisions when necessary.
• Has the integrity, warmth and sense of humourneeded to lead a busy and vibrant primary school.
• Will be highly visible and approachable andbecome fully involved in the faith, educational and wider life of ourschool and parish community.
• Is committed to their own professionaldevelopment and to developing future leaders within the school.
• Will embrace future opportunities andchallenges while respecting the history, traditions and distinctivecharacter of SS John & Monica’s.