Headteacher

A highly motivated leader ready to take on the challenge of educating enthusiastic and aspiring children in an English small city school.

Salary: Group 3 Leadership pay range NOR: 190 (Reception to Y6)

 

The Governing Body is looking for a dynamic Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding lead who:

  • Is a committed practising Catholic, with a distinct vision of what education means for all children especially those less fortunate and who will cherish, support and enhance the Catholic ethos of our school.
  • Is a highly motivated and dynamic leader who has the vision to drive this good school and its pupils to even greater achievement and enhanced results.
  • Has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, motivate and inspire all of our children, parents and colleagues.
  • Has the ability to raise aspirations and achievements for all of our children and will continue the journey of raising standards started by our retiring Headteacher.
  • Has demonstrable leadership skills and is a proven strategic thinker, with a clear vision to introduce new ideas along with the ability to identify and sustain long term improvement.
  • Is committed to the further development of the partnership with our parish, parents, and the wider community.
  • Has exciting ideas for the whole education of our children beyond the classroom to enrich their learning and lives outside school.

In return we offer:

  • An exciting opportunity to make a real difference to children’s lives and take this good school to an even higher level of achievement.
  • The chance to enrich the lives of all our pupils and especially to provide real opportunities for children from deprived backgrounds and pupils with complex educational needs.
  • Well behaved, positive and enthusiastic children who are very keen to learn.
  • Professional dedicated teaching and support staff who are keen to undertake continuous professional development and work with the headteacher in the next phase of the school’s development.
  • A supportive Governing Body that possesses a clear vision for the future of the school.
  • Close working relationships with parents, parish and partner schools.

Our Lady’s School is situated in the vibrant city of Hereford, with excellent transport links to Birmingham, Worcester, Cheltenham, Shrewsbury and across the region as well as ready access to some of the most beautiful landscapes and countryside anywhere in England.

Building on recent positive changes at the school, we would like you to shape and lead the school, providing the inspiration needed for its journey of growth and improvement. We welcome your interest and ideas.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Good 01432 274814 or emailing: admin@our-ladys.hereford.sch.uk.

 

A senior leadership application form, Notes to Applicants, Recruitment Monitoring and Rehabilitation of Offenders form can be downloaded at www.our-ladys.hereford.sch.uk

Completed paper Catholic Education Service application forms should be returned to the following

address:-

Our Lady’s R C Primary School, Boycott Road, Hereford. HR2 7RN

 

Closing date: noon on Monday 17th March, 2025

Interviews: week commencing 7th April, 2025

 

The successful applicant will be expected to sign the Catholic Education Service contract of employment

 

Our Lady’s Roman 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 subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview