A bit about us:We are very pleased that you are considering applying to lead one of the longest established Catholic primary schools in the country.Catholic education has been provided at Wardour for centuries with the present school built in the mid-Victorian period set in extensive grounds including a playing field and forest school. The school maintains close ties with the local Catholic parish of Tisbury and All Saints, Wardour, with children regularly attending Chapel services at New Wardour Castle.Our original building has been refurbished and added to and is a beautiful and fit for purpose environment for the wellbeing of the children and staff. The school is in the Cranborne National Landscape and International Dark Skies Reserve.It is owned by the Wardour Chapel Trust and close to New and Old Wardour Castles. Our exceptional setting is used to enrich the educational experience of the children as well as being a beautiful place to work. The school collaborates with the local primary schools in our southwest Wiltshire Nadder Hub and the Emmaus Partnership of Catholic schools. The children actively engage in many sporting, cultural and educational activities in the local area and have a very rich education beyond the well-embedded curriculum. Educational outcomes are high and the school has an enviable reputation with an increasing number on roll which is now close to our capacity of 105 children in four classes. The Catholic ethos pervades the school.All about the role:We are looking to appoint an inspirational Head to support the pupils to grow spiritually, emotionally and educationally, in a calm, organised and inclusive environment.You will be a practicing Catholic.You will be an effective leader of a passionate and dedicated staff providing opportunities for them to grow professionally.You will put our children first, prioritise our Catholic ethos, build on our traditions, maintain our standards and lead our staff to provide a rich and inclusive school experience.You will need to meet future challenges, willingly embrace change and work collaboratively.You will be well supported by experienced and enthusiastic staff, Governors, parents, volunteers, Wiltshire Local Authority and Clifton Diocese.You will be committed to follow Bishop Bosco MacDonalds vision to engage with and lead the school to join the Dunstan Catholic Education Trust in the Diocese of Clifton whilst preserving the unique context of Wardour Catholic Primary School.There is a small teaching element to the role (one day a week)Find out more and apply:JBRP1_UKTJ