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Headteacher - St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Required for September 2012 - ISR 18-24 Group 3 NOR 424

The Governing Body seeks to appoint a highly motivated and committed leader for our two-form entry school following the retirement of our Head Teacher in September 2012. Ofsted has rated the school as 'Good' with a number of outstanding features. We are looking for a Head Teacher to build on the progress to date whilst maintaining the loving and caring family atmosphere.

With fantastic children, committed staff and an active governing body, a headship at St. Joseph's Catholic Primary is an exciting opportunity.

You will be a practising Catholic with a clear vision for Catholic education. You will have recent experience of raising standards and a commitment to continue best practice. You will further strengthen the links with both parish and school.

You will:

• sustain and develop the Catholic ethos of the school
• provide strong, visionary leadership and management
• ensure that each child is educated according to their needs, with the highest aspiration for every pupil
• maintain rigorous standards of teaching
• continue to raise children's achievements
• continue to build on the partnerships with parents and the two parishes as well as the Diocese, Local Authority and the local community
• develop the school for the future, guided by the educational mission of the Catholic Church.

We offer:

a unique opportunity to lead a successful, diverse and inclusive school with motivated children who enjoy learning

dedicated professional staff committed to developing and raising standards

a knowledgeable and supportive governing body with high expectations

an enthusiastic and hardworking school association

a school at the heart of its community.

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