Headteacher

Start Date: January 2027

Governors are seeking to appoint a Headteacher who:

• is a committed and practising Catholic who will nurture the Catholic ethos of our school
• is able to lead an inclusive and positive culture to drive an aspirational curriculum for all
• is an experienced leader with the interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships with staff, children, parents, parish and governors.
• is a highly effective leader who can manage and organise the personnel, financial and professional needs of the school's resources and staff.
• recognises the value of working collaboratively with others; parents and carers, the parish and diocese, other schools and practitioners to encourage high levels of achievement

We can offer:

• a warm and welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos.
• a committed and enthusiastic staff team
• strong support from the Governing Body, Local Authority and local school clusters
• an opportunity to enrich the lives of our children and help them to follow in Jesus' footsteps
• a firm commitment to your ongoing professional development

St Ambrose Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Online checks will be carried out in accordance with KCSIE.

The successful applicant will need to provide positive references (including faith reference see separate guidance) and will be required to undergo a DBS check and additional post-offer safeguarding checks.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.