Executive Headteacher

We are a happy and flourishing school community, representing the diversity of this vibrant area of London, with a talented and committed staff and a strong family ethos. St Joseph’s is a place where School, Church, children and families support and nurture each other. Our current Executive Headteacher is retiring at the end of the summer term after a long and successful career, and so we are now looking for an exceptional leader who can continue to connect with our wider community and enable every child to thrive.

What We Can Offer You

• Opportunity to advance your career in a loving, welcoming and nurturing school with strong leadership
• A modern, bright and stimulating school environment
• Calm learning environment where students make good progress
• School site just 15 minutes' walk from Oval tube station

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Be committed to Catholic education where there is a strong focus on striving for excellence
• Be a committed and practicing Catholic
• Build on the success of the federated infants and junior schools, working in partnership to create a seamless educational journey
• Demonstrate high expectations and set challenging targets for pupils, to improve outcomes for all
• Have a proven track record of raising standards in teaching and learning
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to developing positive relationships

Key Dates

Closing date: Monday 9th March 2020

Shortlisting: Wednesday 11th March 2020

Interviews: Tuesday 31st March and Wednesday 1st  April 2020

Contact Us

You are warmly invited to visit the school before submitting your application. To arrange a suitable time please contact us on 020 7703 3455 or email Patricia Winters  admin@stjosephs.southwark.sch.uk

If you have any questions about this role, or for an informal chat, you can contact Katie Rossiter, Executive Recruitment Consultant at Tes, by emailing katie.rossiter@tes.com  or telephone 020 3194 3094.

St Joseph’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as qualifications and reference checks.

Original evidence of right to work within the United Kingdom will be required prior to commencement of employment.