Headteacher

The Governors of this good and improving school, which has a very caring ethos, invite applications from an enthusiastic and caring professional educator to lead the next phase of its management and development.

St Joseph's is an inclusive and vibrant school community where we encourage everyone to share a love of learning and the love of Christ within an outstanding Catholic ethos. We celebrate the potential and achievement of each child and encourage them to challenge themselves in a safe, supportive environment.

St Joseph's is a well-maintained modern school in the historic coastal town of Hartlepool. It has strong links with the parish, other local schools and the local authority and an enthusiastic parent community.

We are rightly very proud of our children for their enthusiasm, confidence and willingness to learn; and in return wish to give them a Headteacher who will inspire and motivate them to succeed. Recent high levels of attainment and a 'good and improving' judgement by Ofsted in 2014 show the commitment of all our staff to deliver excellent learning opportunities for every child.

Due to the retirement of our much loved and highly regarded Head, the school is seeking a new enthusiastic and creative leader to build on the improvements, progress and achievements made since our last Ofsted inspection in early 2014; and to take the school from 'good and improving' on to 'outstanding and improving'.

We believe to do this we need a practising Catholic who will lead and support our existing staff, by not only recognising their dedication, but by challenging and encouraging them to achieve the best outcomes for their pupils.

You may already be a Headteacher, or have experience of senior leadership and are now looking for your first Headteacher post. If you are passionate about providing the best possible education for all children you will get the full support of an active and committed Governing Body, offering training and professional learning opportunities to achieve your full potential.

Visits to the school are warmly welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school administrator, Bev Tweddle, to arrange a visit. Application forms and further details are available from the school office. Other information can be gained from the school website www.sjpsh.org.uk

Closing date: Midnight 10 May 2015.
Short listing: 14 May 2015.
Interviews: 20 May 2015.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Criminal Record Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle in partnership with Hartlepool Borough Council

St. Joseph's R. C. Primary School
Musgrave Street, Hartlepool TS24 7HT
Telephone: 01429 272747 - Fax: 01429 272747
Email: admin.stjosephs@school.hartlepool.gov.uk
www.sjpsh.org.uk
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