Headteacher

Required for 1 January 2016 due to the retirement of our highly regarded Headteacher. The Governing Body seek to appoint an inspirational leader who is a practising and committed Roman Catholic for the post of Headteacher at this popular and thriving faith school at the heart of the community.

The successful candidate will be:

• A committed, experienced and enthusiastic teacher with senior leadership experience who possesses the skills and attributes to progress the school further
• A strategic leader who can provide leadership of a high quality in the academic, pastoral and management fields and be able to show evidence of the successful implementation of change
• A leader with high expectations and the ability to lead and inspire our dedicated staff and pupils
• A motivated professional with a clear vision to ensure that every child fulfils their potential
• Instrumental in placing the school at the heart of the worshipping community

In return we can offer:

• A Good school (Ofsted, March 2015) with a very positive ethos and a rich and exciting curriculum
• A school providing an excellent grounding in the Catholic faith (Denominational (S48) Inspection, Jan 2015)
• Well behaved and happy children
• A talented, welcoming and hard working staff team
• A strong and supportive cluster of schools
• A welcoming, warm community
• A well established and supportive Governing Body

Our children would like:

• Someone who can interact well with the littlest and biggest of children in our school
• Someone who has respect for children's welfare
• Someone who is kind, funny and fair

Application forms and an 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 with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 5 June 2015 at 12 noon

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.

Please note that the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position and therefore you are required to complete the “disqualification by association” declaration form. Should you be successful in your application for this post, your appointment can not be progressed without this declaration.

THE POST IS NOT OPEN TO JOB SHARE

THE DIOCESE OF HEXHAM AND NEWCASTLE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
ST MARY’S RCVA PRIMARY SCHOOL, BLACKHILL
Pemberton Road
Blackhill
Consett
DH8 8JD

Telephone Number: 01207 502657
NOR: 210