Headteacher

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc is seeking an inspirational Headteacher for Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School. The role requires a practising Catholic who can lead with Gospel values and drive the school’s Catholic ethos and community partnerships.

The Governors seek a leader with a proven track record in school improvement, strategic leadership, and a commitment to inclusion and high expectations for all pupils, staff and families within Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a strong faith and commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school and its community.
• Able to articulate and lead a compelling vision rooted in Gospel values.
• Passionate about ensuring every child is known, valued and enabled to achieve their full potential.
• Proven track record of successful leadership and school improvement.
• Understands importance of partnerships between school, home, parish and community.
• Committed to inclusion and values the uniqueness of every child and family.
• Promotes excellence in teaching, learning and personal development.
• Has strategic leadership skills to lead staff, resources and finances effectively.
• Can inspire and develop others through coaching, empowerment and high expectations.
• Active contributor to leadership opportunities within Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Academy Trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic vision and direction of the school in line with Gospel values.
• Foster strong partnerships between school, parish, families and the wider community.
• Drive school improvement and maintain a caring, inclusive Catholic ethos.
• Ensure excellence in teaching, learning and student development.
• Manage staff, resources and finances with transparent governance and accountability.
• Collaborate with the Catholic Academy Trust on shared leadership opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Vision articulation

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching

Catholic ethos

Job description

Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School,

The Governors of Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery, together with the Diocese of Shrewsbury and Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Academy Trust, are seeking to appoint an exceptional, faith-filled and ambitious Catholic leader to become our next Headteacher.

Situated in the heart of Shrewsbury and serving a wonderfully diverse community, our school is proud to be a place where every child is known, valued and loved. We are a warm, inclusive Catholic school where strong relationships, high aspirations and Gospel values shape everything we do.

Our school is built upon a strong ethos of caring, sharing and service. We work closely with families, the parish and wider community to ensure that every child flourishes academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally. We are proud of our commitment to Catholic Social Teaching, charitable outreach and the development of caring, responsible young people who live their faith through action.

The Governors are looking for an inspirational Headteacher who will build upon our many strengths, nurture our distinctive Catholic character and lead our community confidently into the next stage of its journey.

The Governing Board are looking for a committed and practising Catholic who:

• As a practising Catholic, demonstrates a strong faith and commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school and its community.
• Can articulate and lead a compelling vision rooted in Gospel values.
• Is passionate about ensuring every child is known, valued and enabled to achieve their full God-given potential.
• Has a proven track record of successful leadership and school improvement.
• Understands the importance of strong partnerships between school, home, parish and community.
• Is committed to inclusion and values the uniqueness of every child and family.
• Promotes excellence in teaching, learning and personal development.
• Has the strategic leadership skills necessary to lead staff, resources and finances effectively.
• Can inspire and develop others through coaching, empowerment and high expectations.
• Will actively contribute to the leadership and collaboration opportunities within Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Academy Trust.