Headteacher

Headteacher, Crook, Co Durham

Required for September 2014

N.O.R. 199 plus 26 place nursery

We are looking for a new and ambitious Catholic Headteacher to lead this oversubscribed and successful Catholic Primary School.

We offer you:

• A good school with outstanding features, a very positive ethos and a rich and exciting curriculum
• A six year old building with 'state of art' ICT facilities
• Well behaved and happy children
• A talented, welcoming and hard-working staff team
• A strong and supportive cluster of schools
• A highly motivated and successful Friends Group

The successful candidate will:

• Be a practising Catholic with the commitment to sustain and develop the Catholic identify of the school
• Be an inspirational and motivated leader with a clear vision to ensure that every child fulfils their potential
• Have a clear and strategic vision of how to move the school from good to outstanding
• Be an excellent communicator who is able to work with and inspire staff, pupils, parents, governors and the wider community

Application forms and information pack are available from and returnable to The Corporate Director of Children and Adults Services, c/o the School and Governor Support Service, Children and Adults Services, County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UJ or email SGSS.Administration@durham.gov.uk

Applicants are encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Tuesday, 29 April 2014.

The Governing Body and the Diocese are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and the Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard them. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced check for Regulated Activity from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

St Cuthbert's RC Primary School, Crook
Church Hill
Crook
Co Durham
DL15 9DN
Tel. No. 01388 762889
www.stcuthbertscrook.org.uk

THE POST IS NOT OPEN TO JOB SHARE

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
THE DIOCESE OF HEXHAM AND NEWCASTLE