Headteacher - St Francis RC Primary School, Gorton, Manchester

The Directors of Emmaus CAT, St Francis RC Primary School Local Governing Body and the Diocese of Salford wish to appoint an exceptional leader, a dynamic and inspirational practising Catholic to take St Francis RC Primary School forward.

Could this be you?

If it was you, you would:

• Be a practising Catholic, with a strong faith and commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school and its community
• Be aspirational in your approach to the quality of teaching and learning and of the achievement and wellbeing of every child
• Be a role model who inspires and motivates others through their commitment, enthusiasm and dedication to raising standards
• Be a highly effective leader who can manage and organise the personnel, financial and professional needs of the school’s resources and staff
• Be an experienced leader with the interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships with staff, children, parents, parish and governors
•  Be a skilled communicator who can share and develop their vision of what makes a good school with the school’s shareholders

If so, St Francis RC Primary School can offer you:

•  Wonderful children who love school with very supportive parents
• Caring, dedicated and hardworking staff, who welcome new ideas
• An attractive, stimulating and safe environment
• Exceptional links with the Diocese, Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust and other local Catholic schools
• Commitment to your own personal development
• The opportunity to work within a growing Catholic Academy Trust

Visits to St Francis RC Primary School are encouraged and strongly recommended. To arrange a mutually convenient date and time please contact Alison Smith, Executive Administrative Manager via alison.smith@emmauscat.com.

St Francis RC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this committment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

To apply for this position please complete the accompanying application form and supporting documents.