What is the job role?

Invite applications for the appointment to the post of

Headteacher

from September 2022

Leadership Group 2 Pay Range: L13 – L19   £56,721 - £65, 735

‘Christ is our Light’

The governing body of our successful school are looking to appoint an inspirational and skilled leader who will put our children and their families at the heart of all they do.  We are looking for an experienced, highly effective leader with vision, energy and kindness who has the passion to continuously strive to raise standards whilst ensuring the spiritual, caring and fun foundation and ethos of our happy school is maintained.

We believe that children thrive in a positive environment where there are high expectations, a love of learning and where children feel supported, respected and safe. With Christ at the centre of all thoughts, actions and words; we strive to serve, challenge, guide and inspire every member to grow in the image of Christ and to be the best person they can be.

At All Souls, our distinct Catholic ethos, high standards of behaviour and commitment to every member of our school community, make this a very special place to learn. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and shape the future growth of our popular and vibrant faith school, inspiring our children, staff and families to ‘let the light of Christ shine’.

We wish to appoint as Headteacher, a strong leader:

• with a strong personal faith; a practising Catholic who will be committed to living out and developing strong spiritual and moral values throughout the whole school and wider community;

• with a proven track record of successful leadership, raising standards in teaching and learning, resulting in measurable whole school improvement, within an aspirational, caring and accountable ethos;

• who is a strategic thinker with the vision to shape the future of All Souls, lead change and maximise the achievements of all our children;

• with excellent people management skills, who can inspire, excite and enable our staff to achieve their full potential;

• who is a confident, positive and visible leader, with the ability to build relationships with staff, pupils, parents, governors, parish and the wider community;

• who leads by example, with a ‘can-do’ attitude that inspires commitment from pupils, staff and the local community;

• who has initiative, drive, integrity, a sense of humour and excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

• has an excellent understanding of safeguarding and how to keep children safe;

• who is an outstanding class teacher.

The governing body can offer:

• a welcoming, happy community with a strong Catholic ethos where everyone is valued and cared for;

• enthusiastic, well behaved, confident, spiritual children who are always willing to learn and participate and of whom we are very proud;

• an excellent, supportive and hardworking whole staff team, fully committed to further raising standards and who will always go the extra mile for our children;

• a supportive and collaborative governing body who share an ambitious vision for the future of the school;

• very good relationships with parents, families and our parish community; all of whom are most supportive;

• a commitment to support the headteacher’s continuing professional development and faith formation

Candidates are actively encouraged to arrange a visit to the school prior to submitting an application.  Please email recruitment@allsoulsschool.co.uk with any queries related to this post and to arrange a visit.

Further information and the full application pack, together with all supplementary documents can be found on the school’s website or below.  Only the CES application available on the school’s website will be accepted.  All sections of the CES application form and relevant supplementary documents must be completed and submitted by email to recruitment@allsoulsschool.co.uk  by 9am on Friday 22nd April 2022.

Key Dates:

Informal visits to the school: Tuesday 5th and Thursday 7th April 2022

Closing dates for applications: 9am Friday 22nd April 2022

Shortlisting: Monday 25th April 2022

Shortlisted candidates informed: Tuesday 26th April 2022

Assessment and Interviews: Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th May 2022

All Souls’ Catholic Primary School has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check (DBS) and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references.

Coventry City Council