Head Teacher

‘A unique family in faith, love and learning’

 ‘Jesus is the heart of our Catholic school and church family. In Jesus’ footsteps we reach out to others with love and respect.

 

Wendover Drive

Ladybridge

Bolton

BL3 4RX

Tel 01204 652147

 

HEAD TEACHER REQUIRED FOR JANUARY 2025

Group 2 ISR 10

Salary L15 – L21A - £66,628 to £76,430

 

St Bernard’s is a strong, caring, Catholic Community where all are equally valued and respected.  Children lie at the heart of our successful school. Our warm, happy, friendly school is fully inclusive, serves the local community, and has a strong ethos of respecting each other. We have supportive parents, excellent parish and community links and a strong Catholic ethos.

 

Due to the forthcoming retirement of our successful and popular Head Teacher, the governors are looking to appoint, a highly motivated Head Teacher with excellent leadership and management skills who can build on our achievements and continue to take our school to the highest levels.

 

Our core mission places the child at the centre of everything we do and our Head Teacher will share this vision.

 

We offer:

*An exciting opportunity to lead a successful school with hardworking, well behaved children who have a love of learning

* A happy, friendly, welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos

*A diverse cohort of children and a wonderful community culture

*A rich and creative curriculum which provides opportunities for pupils to learn a wide range of skills to a high level.

*A team of friendly, professional, dedicated staff who are committed to the highest standards

*A supportive Governing Body who will work with you to achieve your aspirations

 

Our Head Teacher will:

*Be a practising Catholic who actively supports our Catholic ethos and vision

*Have a collegiate approach to leadership and be able to challenge and inspire others to excel

*Be committed to working in close partnership with the local parish, parents and community

*Ensure that every child receives the best education, maintain good levels of teaching, good children's    achievement and ensure the whole well-being of every child

*Be an approachable individual with a good sense of humour 

 

Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed. Please contact Stephanie Jones on 01204 652147.  

 

The CES information pack is attached to download, please submit your application to Sam Tremblen, HR Lead for Childrens and Schools at sam.tremblen@bolton.gov.uk 

 

Closing Date:                          24th May 2024 at 10.00 a.m.

Shortlisting:                             5th June 2024 

Assessment centre and interviews: 2nd and 3rd July 2024         

 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We follow safer recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to successful DBS checks and references.