Head teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Shotgate; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A school in Shotgate is looking for a dedicated Head Teacher with proven leadership experience. The ideal candidate will be a practising Catholic, capable of nurturing faith and providing inspirational education based on Gospel values. Strong commitment to safeguarding, excellent communication, and teamwork skills are essential. The school offers a supportive environment, professional development opportunities, and a chance to impact children's education positively.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff and parents

Active PTA involvement

Qualifications

• Proven track record in educational leadership.
• Secure understanding of safeguarding matters.
• Ability to communicate vision and goals effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership based on Gospel values.
• Promote a child-centred vision in education.
• Work in partnership with parents and the community.

Skills

Leadership experience

Commitment to safeguarding

Communication skills

Education

Practising Catholic

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited from Head Teachers, Deputy Head Teachers or Assistant Head Teachers with outstanding leadership experience. The successful candidate will:

• Be a practising Catholic who can nurture faith and spirituality and take the lead role in providing inspirational Catholic education based on our shared Gospel values.
• Be passionate in promoting a clear child-centred vision.
• Be inclusive, aspirational and ambitious for all our children and our staff.
• Be a committed and engaging leader as we continue to strive for excellence

Governors’ requirements

• Can demonstrate a proven track record of providing inspirational, strategic and professional leadership.
• Has a secure understanding of all matters relating to safeguarding.
• Will be an enthusiastic team leader, with a strong commitment to working in partnership with parents and Parish
• Will bring together a team in the school to achieve an outstanding level of education for our children
• Will work hard to ensure that every child is supported and challenged to maximise their potential.
• Can demonstrate to communicate clearly and pro-actively their vision and mission.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer the successful candidate:

• Children who are committed, enthusiastic and fully engaged in their learning.
• Professional and dedicated staff, supportive parents, and active Governors.
• An enthusiastic and aspirational Senior Leadership Team and support from a PA.
• Excellent opportunities for further professional development.
• A vibrant community with an active PTA and parent body
• Ofsted (2024) ‘Good’ rated school.

Further details about the role

Applications should be on a CES application form, and sent to the school (applications not submitted on the CES application form will not be considered).

Any electronic applications will have to be signed by the applicant attending an interview.

Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This is a reserved post and is open to practising Catholics only, please review the document produced by the Diocese of Brentwood “Definition of a Practising Catholic for Reserved Posts” for further information.

We welcome and encourage applicants to visit our school. If required please liaise with the School Office Manager, Joanne Brooks.

Information and application packs are available at [e-mail] and completed applications should be sent to this address also.

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.