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Job Ref No. ECC3790-22L Position Type: Headteacher Pay Range: Salary £52,653 - £61,012 NOR 208 Group 2
Position Start Date: 01/09/2015 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 10/03/2015 Midday Date of Interviews: 19 March 2015 Shortlisting Starts:  12/03/2015

Job Description

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An opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our children, staff and community. We have a dedicated team who under the leadership of our Interim Headteacher are passionate about moving our school forward. The governing body are seeking to appoint a committed practising Catholic who will be an inspirational Headteacher.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with:

  • a clear vision of and commitment to Catholic education
  • proven leadership and management skills
  • excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • high expectations of teaching and learning, achievement and behaviour
  • recognition of the importance of performance management and staff development
  • a commitment to develop the partnership between home, school and Parish
  • In addition our children would like you to be "kind and loving, clever and good at explaining things, firm but fair".

We can offer you:

  • a happy, caring, secure environment for learning, underpinned by a strong Catholic ethos
  • dedicated teaching and support staff with ambition for the school to develop its full potential
  • an opportunity to shape the future of teaching and learning
  • supportive parents, Governing body and Parish
  • a one-off relocation payment of up to £5,000 may be available for eligible candidates.

The children, staff, governors and parents warmly invite you to visit our school. Please contact Mrs Miller at the school on 01376 320440 to arrange a visit.

Information about the School

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check, medical clearance and references are required for appointment to this post.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Carolyn Kerr
Professional Development
Essex Education Services
County Hall, Market Road, Chelmsford
Essex, CM1 1QH
Telephone: 033301 30784
Email: headships@essex.gov.uk

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