Fixed Term

ISR L15 – L21

The Federation of Mary Immaculate and St. Teilo’s Catholic Primary SchoolsSecondment opportunity for Acting Executive HeadteacherISR L15 – L21 Start date: September 2025 (Secondment for two years)Applicants should ensure a ‘decision in principle’ is in place with their substantive Governing Body prior to application. Working in partnership with the Diocese of Menevia and Pembrokeshire County Council, the governing body of this new federation of Catholic primary schools is looking to appoint an outstanding leader as acting executive headteacher. The governing body would welcome applications from existing headteachers and deputy headteachers. The successful candidate will be expected to continue the successful Catholic learning in both schools and to divide his/her time between the two sites. The schools Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary (NOR 202) is situated in the lively county town of Haverfordwest and has a “wonderfully caring and nurturing ethos” (ESTYN March 2023). St. Teilo’s Catholic Primary (NOR 81) is situated in the picturesque seaside town of Tenby and has a “clear vision and values every pupil as an individual” (ESTYN 2018). The successful candidateYou will be an inspirational leader with an impressive record of school improvement. You will have vision, adaptability, drive and passion to facilitate success for our pupils, staff and parish communities. You will have the credibility to motivate, inspire and challenge others.a personal commitment to Catholic education and to the spiritual development of the pupils,a clear vision for educational excellence and a passion for improving pupils’ outcomes,an innovative, strategic vision for school effectiveness, inclusion and wellbeing; and the influence of these on pupil outcomesan excellent communicator who can engage effectively with children, parents, staff and governors.the ability to build on existing relationships and develop new ones within the schools, diocese, local authority and wider parish communities,the ability to identify strengths and weaknesses, using them to further develop the potential of pupils and staff.the ability to inspire, motivate and enthuse both pupils and staff,high expectations to ensure that pupils are motivated, inspired and challenged to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will be expected to sign the Catholic Education Service contract of employment. PLEASE complete the latest version of the Senior Leadership Application Form provided by the Catholic Education Service. Please send the completed form to:Damon McGarvie, School Improvement Advisor, mcgarvied@hwbmail.net We would be pleased to receive contact from interested parties and would welcome visits to our schools. These can be arranged by contacting Mr P Mansfield, Chair of Governors, patrickmansfield@hotmail.co.uk Closing date: 20.03.2025Shortlisting: 21.03.2025Interviews:  7+8/04/2025