Head Teacher in Birmingham

We arelooking for a Head Teacher who:

• Is a practising Catholic, committed todeveloping and promoting the Catholic life, mission and ethos of theschool.
• Can lead and further developCatholic religious education, prayer, worship and the spiritual life ofthe school.
• Is an inspirational and visible leader whoplaces children at the heart of every decision.
• Has a clear and ambitious vision for schoolimprovement and the ability to translate this into sustained action andimpact.
• Brings successful senior leadershipexperience and the confidence to manage change, including potentialdevelopments in Catholic school organisation.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of high-qualityteaching, learning, curriculum and assessment across the primaryphase.
• Has a successful track record of raisingstandards and securing strong outcomes for pupils.
• Has high expectations for the achievement,behaviour, attendance and personal development of all pupils.
• Understands how to meet the needs of a diverseschool community, including pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils andthose who may face barriers to learning.
• Has a strong commitment to inclusion andunderstands the importance of children’s emotional wellbeing alongsidetheir academic development.
• Can lead effective provision forpupils with increasingly complex SEND needs, ensuring high aspirations andappropriate support for every child.
• Is an effective Designated SafeguardingLead, or has the knowledge, experience and commitment necessary tofulfil this key leadership responsibility.
• Has a thorough understanding of statutorysafeguarding responsibilities and will maintain a strong culture ofvigilance throughout the school.
• Is able to lead, motivate and develop staff,building a culture of high expectations, professional trust,accountability and teamwork.
• Recognises the importance of staff wellbeingwhile maintaining a clear focus on improving outcomes for children.
• Is an excellent communicator who can buildpositive and respectful relationships with children, staff, parents,governors, the parish, the Archdiocese and the wider community.
• Has the ability to work effectively andstrategically with the Governing Body.
• Demonstrates sound financial andorganisational leadership and can deploy staffing and resourceseffectively.
• Can manage a challenging schoolbudget, make sound financial decisions and secure the effective andsustainable use of resources.
• Understands the importance of effectiveself-evaluation, school improvement planning and the use of evidence tomeasure impact.
• Is resilient, reflective and able to makedifficult decisions when necessary.
• Has the integrity, warmth and sense of humourneeded to lead a busy and vibrant primary school.
• Will be highly visible and approachable andbecome fully involved in the faith, educational and wider life of ourschool and parish community.
• Is committed to their own professionaldevelopment and to developing future leaders within the school.
• Will embrace future opportunities andchallenges while respecting the history, traditions and distinctivecharacter of SS John & Monica’s.

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