Headteacher

“The hard work and commitment of all staff have led to improvements in the quality of teaching, pupils’ attendance and achievement”

“The wide range of clubs, trips and links with the Parish Church and other countries effectively promote pupils’ spiritual, moral and cultural development”…OFSTED 2015

Due to the retirement of our current, highly respected and successful Head Teacher, the Governing Body of this very popular Catholic school are seeking to appoint a Head Teacher who can build on the school’s current strengths and lead the school to the next level.

St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School elected to be become an Academy in April 2013 as part of a 4-school Multi Academy Trust (consisting of 3 primary schools and 1 high school). Links between all 4 schools are strong, with many new initiatives being developed as part of a 5 year development plan.

St Anthony’s School is in the Parish of “Our Lady Queen of Peace” and is the largest Catholic primary school in Manchester, with 90 full-time Nursery places. The school has completed a one million pound building project to provide a greatly improved learning environment.

Governors invite applications from practising Catholic teachers.

We are seeking a Head Teacher who has:

• A commitment to, and understanding of the Catholic mission of the school;
• A passion to ensure that every child succeeds and is treated as an individual;
• Proven leadership and management skills;
• A clear understanding of how to achieve and maintain high standards for all pupils;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The drive and commitment to move the school from Good to Outstanding.

We can offer you:

• A happy and caring school, with an ethos built on our Catholic foundation;
• Friendly and dedicated colleagues and governors;
• Happy and well behaved children who have excellent attitudes to learning;
• Supportive parents;
• Strong partnerships with St Anthony’s Church, local schools and the local community.

You are warmly encouraged to visit our school. Please ring Mrs J Speak, the Business Manager, on 0161 437 3029 extension 4, to arrange an appointment.

Application packs are available from the school by contacting Mrs Speak on the above number.

Closing date: Wednesday 20th May 2015 at 12.00 Noon
Shortlisting: Wednesday 20th May 2015 at 5.00pm
Formal Interviews: Wednesday 10th June 2015 but shortlisted candidates will be required to visit the school on Tuesday 9th June 2015

The successful candidate will be required to sign the CES contract.

St Anthony’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the DBS and receipt of satisfactory references

St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School
A Voluntary Academy
Dunkery Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 0NT
Tel: 0161-437 3029
Fax: 0161-436 5953
Email: admin@st-anthonys.manchester.sch.uk
Head Teacher: Mr R P Ward B.Ed., M.Sc.
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