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Headteacher

St John Fisher RC Primary School

Merton

Salary:
£65,000 - £70,000
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter
Apply by:
12 June 2015

Job overview

Group 3 Salary Range. Starting salary in the region of £65,000 - £70,000 but more may be available for an exceptional candidate

St John Fisher is a Catholic Primary School with a vibrant, supportive and friendly school community. Following the retirement of the present incumbent, the Governors are looking to appoint a Headteacher who will build on our current successes and take the school from “good” (Ofsted 2012) to “outstanding”. We are seeking an energetic individual with a passion for providing high quality teaching and learning and the personal qualities and skills to empower and develop the staff and leadership team further.

We offer:-

  • A strong Catholic ethos and School community.
  • A welcoming, inclusive and safe environment.
  • Happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils.
  • Staff who are committed to high quality teaching and learning and who strive to ensure that all children achieve their best.
  • A committed and supportive Governing Body.
  • A pleasant location with good transport links.

We require:-

  • A committed, practicing Catholic with a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic Education.
  • An inspirational leader with a proven track record of effective leadership, raising standards and successful whole school improvement.
  • An active driver and role model with regard to developing the school’s ethos and vision.
  • A Headteacher who has excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills and who will motivate and develop colleagues as teachers and leaders.
  • A commitment to working closely in partnership with parents, the local community and the parish.

We welcome visits to the school of prospective applicants. Please contact the school office to arrange a mutually convenient time. School visits available from 1st June 2015

Application packs are available from Margot Aldred in the school office or can be downloaded from www.catholiceducation.org.uk/employment-documents/application-forms.

Please email your completed application to the Chair of Governors (tkavanagh@st-johnfisher.merton.sch.uk).

Hard copies are to be returned to the school marked “Confidential – Chair of Governors”.

Closing Date: Midday 12th June 2015
Shortlisting Date: 15th June 2015
Interview Dates: 22/23 June 2015

St John Fisher RC Primary School
Grand Drive, West Wimbledon SW20 9NA
Website: www.st-johnfisher.merton.sch.uk
Tel: 020 8540 2637

About St John Fisher RC Primary School

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Applications closed