Headteacher

Further to the promotion of the current post holder, the Governing Body of this outstanding and very popular Catholic School are seeking to appoint a Headteacher who can lead the school to the next stage of its development. Governors invite applications from practising Catholic teachers.

We are seeking a Headteacher 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.

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 Winifred’s Church, local schools, the local community and the Diocese of Salford.

Informal visits to the school are welcome by arrangement with the Headteacher, John Nish. Please telephone 0161 432 5782 for a mutually convenient appointment. Application packs are available to download from: www.salforddiocese.net, www.tesjobs.com or www.yourcounciljobs.co.uk. Completed applications should be returned to: Mr A. P. O’Neill, Chairman of Governors, c/o St Winifred’s Presbytery, Mauldeth Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, SK4 3NB or via email to: anthonyoneill@hotmail.com.

CLOSING DATE: 10th April 2015 at 12 noon
SHORTLISTING: 17th April 2015
INTERVIEWS: 28th April 2015

All applications must be on the current CES application form and the successful candidate will be required to sign the CES contract. St Winifred’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the DBS and receipt of satisfactory references.

DIOCESE OF SALFORD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STOCKPORT MBC

ST WINIFRED’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
Didsbury Road
Heaton Mersey
Stockport
SK4 3JH

(NOR 410)