Headteacher

Required for April 2025

HEADTEACHER

(Inner London L17-23) £83,236 - £94,939

N.O.R 295

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a thriving, Catholic school community?

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary school is a successful, friendly and welcoming Catholic school in Dagenham and is central to the Parish and local community. The Good Shepherd Catholic Trust and the Governors of St Joseph’s invite applications from experienced, enthusiastic and suitably- qualified, practising Catholic leaders to join our Trust and lead St Joseph’s in the day-to-day leadership and management of the school to build on our many successes.

We want our Headteacher to:-

• Have a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic education;
• Have a passion for education and making a difference to children’s lives;
• Be an excellent communicator with a strong commitment to working in partnership with the community;
• Have an ability to support, challenge and inspire the children, encouraging them to achieve the best they can through the promotion of outstanding teaching and learning;
• Use resources, intellect, creativity and innovation to be successful;
• Have a positive and optimistic approach; be proactive and confident;
• Be passionately committed to safeguarding and the welfare and wellbeing of children and staff.

We can offer you:-

• A supportive, welcoming and caring ethos based on the values of the Catholic faith;
• The opportunity to work with delightful children and a team of talented and conscientious staff committed to working together to provide the best education and support for our pupils;
• An enthusiastic and caring Local Governing Committee and Trust;
• The benefits of extensive collaboration across our Trust schools and the wider Diocese of Brentwood, which can provide the successful applicant with opportunities for further professional development;
• Extensive support, including individual mentoring from an experienced Headteacher, particularly for aspiring Headteachers;
• The provision of some of the central functions so that you can focus on the quality of teaching and learning and school improvement.

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit our school.  Please contact the school office on 0208 270 6480 or office@st-jodag.bardaglea.org.uk to arrange a visit.

For an application pack, please contact the Assistant Business Manager, Sarah George: SGeorge@st-jodag.bardaglea.org.uk

Full details of the post and an application form are also available on the school’s website stjosephsdagenham.co.uk and the details of the post can be found on the GSCT website www.gsctrust.co.uk.  Completed applications should be sent to SGeorge@st-jodag.bardaglea.org.uk

Closing Date:                Friday 8th November 2024

Shortlisting:                  Friday 15th November 2024

Formal Interviews:    Tuesday 26th November 2024

The Good Shepherd Catholic Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought and the successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

This is a reserved post and is open to practising Catholics only, please review the document produced by the Diocese of Brentwood ‘’Definition of a Practising Catholic for Reserved Posts” for further information. 

Please note that we only accept completed CES application forms and do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.