Headteacher

Headteacher

Required for April 2022

Group 3 Salary range L18-24

PROUD of our children: PROUD of our school: PROUD of our faith

Due to the retirement of our long-serving and highly regarded Headteacher, the Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated person to lead our school community and to continue to develop our school.

We wish to appoint:

• a practising Catholic who demonstrates a strong, lived faith and deep commitment to Catholic Education and the Catholic ethos of the school.
• a person who loves and values all children as unique individuals, and ensures that all children are resilient and able to achieve their full potential.
• someone who will continue to lead us on our journey towards being an outstanding school.
• an inclusive leader and innovator who encourages, enthuses and motivates the school community through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• someone who will maintain and develop the partnerships between our school, our parents and carers, our parish, Archdiocese and the wider community.
• a leader who is open to new ideas and with a willingness to build on the existing excellence in our school.
• a leader who nurtures children as individuals and celebrates progress for all.

Our children would like someone who is:

• brave, responsible and will help us on our journey.
• helpful, encouraging and will never give up on us.
• kind, fair, loving, inclusive and who cares for everyone and everything.
• happy, likes to have fun and is excited to join us on trips and outdoor activities.
• a hard worker who will love our school dog, Albie.
• proud of us, proud of our school and proud of our faith.

In return, we can offer:

• a vibrant, caring and encouraging environment for learning, underpinned by a strong Catholic ethos.
• strong support from a highly effective and supportive Governing Body.
• happy, confident and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
• dedicated, supportive and hard-working staff who are fully committed to further raising standards in the classroom.
• good opportunities for continuous professional development.
• supportive parents and carers, parish and community.

Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the Clerk to the Selection Panel by email: michelle.foster@wigan.gov.uk to make an appointment.

Application packs are available from and returnable to michelle.foster@wigan.gov.uk or to Michelle Foster, Clerk to the Selection Panel, Governor Services, 2nd Floor, Life Centre South, College Avenue, Wigan WN1 1NZ.

Closing date:                     Midday on Thursday, 11th November 2021.

Shortlisting:                      Tuesday, 16th November 2021.

Interviews:                        Thursday, 2nd & Friday, 3rd December 2021.

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulation and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.