Headteacher - FLK11573

Job Description

St. Joseph's RC Primary School is situated in the village of Bonnybridge, which lies approximately 5 miles southwest of Falkirk. The original building, which was opened in 1925, was replaced in 1989. The school building consists of a modern non-denominational nursery, 6 classrooms, gym/dining hall, library, a nurture room and an inclusion room. The outside play space is very well developed thanks to the Friends of St Joseph, with an astro-turf pitch and a basketball court as well as open grassland and a small wooded area, ideal for outdoor learning.

Our Senior Leadership Team comprises of one Headteacher and one Principal Teacher.

Our Vision Statement - At St Joseph’s we strive to develop as a community of faith and learning; aspiring to foster a positive environment which allows each individual child the opportunity to reach their potential.

Our Values  - Respect, Kindness, Care, Achievement, Community

The Aims of Our School

We will deliver the aims and principles of Curriculum for Excellence by:

• Engaging all children from Nursery to Primary Seven, to develop a passion for learning by encouraging curiosity and creativity both indoors and outdoors. 
• Providing high quality, active learning and teaching that motivates, challenges and raises attainment of all pupils.
• Creating a positive ethos in a loving and nurturing environment where everyone feels included, respected and valued. 
• Welcoming and respecting the views of children, parents and carers, church, community and partner agencies and valuing their contributions. 
• Developing the emotional, social and physical health and wellbeing of the whole child to achieve their full potential. 
• Celebrating success and achievement whilst fostering ambition, both within and outwith school life.

• Parent Council

  The main aims of the Parent Council are:

  • To support and work collaboratively with the school in its work with pupils
  • To seek and represent the views of parents
  • To promote contact between the school, parents, pupils, providers of nursery education and the community
  • To report to the Parent Forum
  • To be involved in the appointment of senior promoted staff in the school.
  • To raise funds for the school for the benefit of pupils (in some schools the PTA/PA fulfils this role).
  • To be included in School Improvement Planning

  Catchment Secondary School – St Mungo’s High School

  Staff from St Mungo’s begin the transition process in January of P6. There are regular meetings involving staff from both schools and pupils to establish a holistic picture of the child. In P7, the children are involved in transition projects and staff from St Mungo’s continue to visit. In the summer term children will have the opportunity to participate in induction visits to St. Mungo’s and meet children from other feeder schools. There are a series of planned meetings for parents/carers to attend. Additional visits to support pupils may be arranged as required.

  Details of school website and Twitter page.

  www.st-josephs.falkirk.sch.uk

  @stjosephsps