Head Teacher

The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a practising catholic with the vision, inspiration and leadership skills, to work in partnership with them, to motivate and support staff and pupils in the continued development of our Ofsted rated outstanding school. The school has a purpose built childcare facility and special unit for managing challenging behaviours.

We are looking for a Head Teacher who:

• Has the ability and ambition to continue to raise standards, enabling every child to reach their highest potential;
• Has the gifts, talents, enthusiasm and experience to maintain our status as ‘outstanding’;
• Has a strong catholic faith, with a clear understanding of education and leadership in a catholic school which has a strong outward focus and philosophy of working in partnership;
• Will continue to build on our successful links and relationship with parents, the parish and wider community;
• Will use their vibrant, creative and enthusiastic leadership qualities to ensure our committed staff team continue to grow and improve.

We are proud to offer:

• A welcoming and caring school community supported by a strong and committed Governing Body, parents and staff;
• A vibrant pupil body who are eager to learn, set firmly within the catholic family;
• A firm commitment to your ongoing professional development;
• A highly motivated, hardworking and creative team of colleagues who are dedicated to enabling our children to achieve their full potential;
• A supportive network through our local catholic and non-catholic schools, Diocese and Local Authority.

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school and visits should be arranged through the school office. Please contact Mrs Elizabeth Brown, School Manager on (01642) 360022. For an informal discussion please contact Mrs Vanessa Housley, Senior Adviser, Stockton on Tees Local Authority on (01642) 527656.

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.

An online application form and further information are available from www.stockton.gov.uk (select Working for the Council on the homepage). Alternatively you can contact Xentrall Recruitment Services, Tel: (01642) 526992 or email recruitment@xentrall.org.uk

Closing date: 8th May 2015 (12 Noon)
Shortlisting date: 19th May 2015
Interview date: 4th & 5th June 2015

“The Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle in partnership with Stockton Local Authority”

St Paul’s Roman Catholic Primary School
Wolviston Mill Lane, Billingham, TS22 5LU
Tel: (01642) 360022 - Website: www.sbcschools.org.uk/stpauls
NOR: 202 FT Pupils + 26 place nursery