Headteacher
Group 3 – NOR 350
Required for September 2010

Diocese of Nottingham in partnership with Derby City Council

‘In St Joseph’s every child matters!’
‘Pupil’s care, guidance and support are at the heart of the school’s Catholic ethos and are an outstanding strength.’ Ofsted January 2007.

Friendly, Inclusive, Oversubscribed

As our current headteacher reaches retirement, the Governors wish to appoint a committed, practising Catholic to lead our successful school. We are looking to work with an outstanding individual to build on our current strengths and take our school to the next level.

We are looking for someone:
• Who has excellent leadership and communication skills with which to inspire the school community and enable every child to realise their full potential
• Who will inspire high expectations in teaching and learning
• Who has a commitment to continue to promote and develop the strong Catholic ethos of the school

Our children would like someone:
• Who is joyful caring and fair
• Who is willing to listen to their views
• Who will challenge them to do their best

To arrange an informal visit please contact Mrs Joan Stannard, Headteacher.

For an application pack and further details please contact Kelly Gwinnutt on 01332 716841 or email

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced CRB check.

Interview date: Thursday 25 and Friday 26 March 2010