Head of School Vacancy

This vacancy is now closed

HEAD OF SCHOOL VACANCY

Required for September 2024

ISR: L11 – L15 (£60,488 – £66,628)

Permanent and full time

Number on roll: 244

Applications are invited from practising and committed Catholics for the post of Head of School at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School.

The school mission states God is at the centre of our lives and is at the heart of everything that we do. At OLOR we aim to be a school where Christ is at the centre and children are at the heart of everything we think, say and do and are looking for a leader committed to this ethos.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Head of School who will work closely with the Executive Headteacher in seeking to nurture the faith filled community of the school whilst striving to continually improve the academic performance. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated committed leader who can demonstrate their experience as part of a senior leadership team.

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty-five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.

The successful applicant can be assured of excellent support from the Executive Headteacher, Governors, Trust central team, the Diocese and partner schools.

It is recommended that potential applicants read the letter from the Chair of Governors alongside this advert.

To have an informal, confidential discussion about the post with Mr B Tapping, CEO or to arrange a visit to the school please email Mrs D Mollon, Executive Assistant at dmollon@bccet.org.uk

Completed application forms and all supporting forms should be submitted to recruitment@bccet.org.uk by 9am on Monday 25^th March 2024.

Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 25^th March 2024

Shortlisting date: TBC

Interview date: TBC

HoS Advert – OLOR

Head of School Person Specification

Head of School Job Description

Application Form-Senior Leadership

Application Forms-Notes to Applicants

Chair of Governors Letter

Consent to Obtain References Form

Diocesan Model Statement on Equal Opportunities in Catholic Schools

Equality Act 2010-Reasonable Adjustments Statement