St. Peter’s, judged as Good in our recent OFSTED, is a much sought after and oversubscribed Catholic primary school situated in the historic coastal town of Scarborough.

Following the promotion of our current head teacher, the governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed practising Catholic to lead our talented and effective team in the next phase of our journey towards Outstanding.

We invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced teachers with proven management skills and a clear vision for Catholic Education.

We are seeking a head teacher who will:

inspire, challenge and motivate staff, in order to maintain and develop the best teaching and learning;
work closely with our governing body in the assessment, monitoring and evaluation of pupils’ progress, attainment and wellbeing; and
work collaboratively with local heads but in particular with heads of other local Catholic schools to ensure high standards of attainment and to sustain and develop the school’s Catholic Ethos;

We offer you a school community in which:

pupils are highly motivated, well behaved and show genuine concern for each other;
parents are fully committed to the values of the school and are unfailingly supportive;
our dedicated teaching and support staff have high aspirations for all pupils; and
we have well developed links with the Scarborough Parishes and our priests are fully engaged in the life of the school.

For more information please view the letter from the chair of governor’s (attached) and to apply complete the application form (attached) and submit this via e-mail to admin@st-petersrc.n-yorks.sch.uk by 4pm on Friday 17th April.

It is important that applicants address all aspects of the person specification in the supporting information section of the application form, this will be used to shortlist applicants.

To arrange a school visit (between 13th -16th April) please call the School Secretary Mrs Anne Eastwood on 01723 372720.

St. Peter’s school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all our children and young people and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: Friday 17th April 2015
Interview dates: Monday 27th April and Tuesday 28th April 2015

St. Peter’s R.C. Primary School
North Leas Avenue, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO12 6LX
Tel: 01723 372720
Website: Schoolswire.org

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