Headteacher

Teaching Vacancies; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local Catholic primary school in Stockport seeks a dedicated leader to nurture the faith and spirituality of students. The ideal candidate will be a practicing Catholic who can enable children to realize their potential in a supportive, inclusive environment. Responsibilities include promoting high aspirations and ensuring excellent relationships with parents. The school offers a warm community and strong support from both staff and the Governing Board.

Benefits

Strong community support

Welcoming atmosphere

Supportive Governing Board

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic with strong faith and leadership understanding in a Catholic School.
• Ability to enable children to realize their full potential.
• Ability to promote high aspirations and expectations for learning and behavior.

Responsibilities

• Nurture the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Work in an inclusive environment with a broad curriculum.
• Build excellent relationships with students and parents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to professional development

Ability to nurture faith

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Be a practicing Catholic, who has a strong Catholic faith, with a clear understanding of leadership in a Catholic School, able to nurture faith and spirituality in others
• Enable every child to realise their full potential
• Be enthused to work within an inclusive environment, which provides a broad and rich curriculum for every pupil
• Promote the highest aspirations and expectations of learning and behaviour for all pupils
• Nurture the strong, caring Catholic ethos of our school
• Have highly effective interpersonal skills and the ability to enthuse, guide and empower colleagues and pupils

Be committed to continual professional development

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A warm and welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos and vision
• A team of hardworking, talented and enthusiastic staff
• Delightful children who are happy and motivated in their learning and demonstrate excellent behaviour
• A strong and supportive Governing Board
• Excellent relationships with parents who are extremely supportive and partners in their child’s learning

Close parish and community links

Further details about the role

Visits to our school are welcomed and encouraged. Please call our school office on 0161 483 2431 to book an appointment.

Applicants must apply using the latest CES application form. All recruitment documentation can be obtained from the school website: www.st-peters.stockport.sch.uk under Our School/Vacancies.

Completed applications should be returned via email to [e-mail]

Commitment to safeguarding

St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.