Headteacher

This full time, permanent position becomes vacant due to the promotion of our headteacher after ten years with us.

Our school is popular, caring and friendly and is situated close to the town of Weymouth. Ofsted rated our school as good in April 2013 with children’s behaviour and Leadership and Management rated as outstanding. SIAMS rated us as outstanding in December 2014.

High standards in teaching ensure the very best learning opportunities for our children which have led to very good results over the years and the whole ethos of the Church School plays a large part in our success. We are committed to maintaining and developing a warm, welcoming and vibrant environment where everyone is encouraged to perform to the best of their ability.

There is a strong commitment to a Christian ethos and excellent links with the community.

Candidates will have:

• A successful background in primary education with good knowledge of both Early Years and Key Stages One and Two.
• The highest expectations of our pupils and the ability, enthusiasm and leadership to encourage and further develop potential in our talented staff.
• The knowledge and ability to maintain the Christian ethos and values of the school.

We offer:

• A popular school.
• An excellent and dedicated team at all levels.
• Happy, well behaved children
• A positive approach to learning throughout the school
• Supportive and aspirational governors.
• A school in an outstanding area of the country.

We encourage prospective candidates to visit our school to experience our friendly school community first hand. There will be informal visits on 4th and 5th June 2015, other times may be possible by appointment. Please telephone the school office on 01305 783500 to arrange a visit.

The school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check in line with the Government’s Safer Recruitment guidelines.

This school values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

The preferred method of application is online and applications should be made at dorsetforyou.com

Closing date 9th June 2015
Shortlisting date 12th June 2015
Interview date 18th/19th June 2015

Beechcroft St Paul’s CE VA Primary School
“A caring Christian family with a love of learning at its heart.”
Number on roll 216