Headteacher

Situated in the attractive and thriving county town of North Yorkshire, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint an inspirational leader who has the drive and commitment to guide the school to achieve 'outstanding' status. We are seeking a practising Roman Catholic, to build on the success and standards already achieved by our highly motivated staff team.

We want someone who:

• Has a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning
• Is a good and outstanding practitioner, prepared to undertake a limited teaching commitment
• Has proven successful experience in leadership and management
• Has the ability to inspire and motivate
• Has excellent communication skills
• Has the ability to maintain and further develop partnerships between children, parents, governors, the parish and the wider community
• Has the experience to lead and deliver the distinctive Catholic ethos of our school

We can offer you:

• A dedicated and talented team of staff committed to continually raising standards of teaching and learning
• Happy, motivated and well behaved children who enjoy learning in a positive environment
• A strong, inclusive and Catholic ethos, supported by strong links to the parish and community, including a strong school cluster
• A Governing Body which is fully committed to support and develop the life of the school
• Continuing professional development
• Enthusiastic and supportive parents committed to their children's education and the life of the school community

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure along with other relevant employment checks.

We warmly welcome visits to the school by prior arrangement, please contact Mrs. Helena McGouran, Sacred Heart RC Primary School, Broomfield Avenue, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL7 8UL. Tel/Fax: 01609 780971, Email: admin@sacredheart.n-yorks.sch.uk.

Closing Date for applications is 3rd October 2014.
Interviews will be held on 23rd and 24th October 2014.

Roman Catholic Diocese of Middlesbrough in partnership with North Yorkshire Children and Young People's Service

Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Current pupil roll: 74