Headteacher

Job Type: Leadership
Job Phase: Primary

Blessed Sacrament is the largest Catholic Primary School in the Archdiocese of Liverpool.

Due to the retirement of our highly regarded Headteacher, the Governors are seeking to appoint an experienced and inspirational leader who:

• Is a practising Catholic, committed to the ethos and vision of Catholic education
• Has the vision, ambition and motivation to lead our recently amalgamated school into the next stage of development
• Has high expectations of themselves, pupils and staff
• Is passionate in their belief that every child can, and should, achieve success
• Is a strong leader who can challenge, inspire, lead and motivate staff and pupils
• Is ready to lead us successfully through our first Ofsted inspection and beyond

In return we can offer:

• A happy, caring and encouraging environment for learning, underpinned by a strong Catholic ethos
• Happy, confident and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
• Dedicated, supportive and hard-working staff who are fully committed to further raising standards in the classroom
• Good opportunities for professional development
• Good support from the Local Authority and the Diocese
• A supportive, enthusiastic and challenging governing body
• Supportive parents, community and parish
• A strong safeguarding community committed to the wellbeing of all children and adults

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

Appointment to the post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, satisfactory references will be checked before interview.

How to Apply

Visits to the school are encouraged by appointment. Please contact the Headteacher’s P.A. Clare Carroll on 0151 525 9600 to arrange a visit.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview process lasting two consecutive days on 23rd and 24th April 2015.

Application packs are available on the school website or by contacting Clare Carroll at the school.

Closing Date: Wednesday 1st April 2015
Short Listing Date: Tuesday 14th April 2015
Interview Date: Thursday 23rd April 2015
2nd Interview Date: Friday 24th April 2015

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School
Cedar Road
Aintree
Liverpool
Merseyside
L9 9AF
NOR: 808 pupils (including 102 part-time Nursery)
Website: www.bsprimary.com

Contact Telephone: 0151 525 9600 (ask for Clare Carroll)
Contact e-mail: c.carroll@bsprimary.com
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