Headteacher
St Nicholas Catholic High School, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1JWThis job expired on 3 October 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2023
Closing date
3 October 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 September 2022
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: 1.0 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L28-L34 (£81,942-£94,914) Potential enhancement for an exceptional candidate.
Headteacher job summary
Following the promotion of the current Headteacher to a strategic role in Catholic Education in the Diocese, the Governors are seeking to appoint a new Headteacher. If you have the vision, the drive and the ambition, we can offer an unparalleled opportunity to lead our high school, rated Good at the last Ofsted inspection in 2019, on its rapid journey of improvement towards being an outstanding school.
The governors are looking to appoint a Headteacher who is passionate about realising students’ potential and maintaining our ethos where students and staff work together in a dynamic, happy and supportive environment.
The Governors are seeking to appoint a Headteacher who:
- is a practising Catholic with a strong passion and commitment to Catholic education
- is currently a successful Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or Assistant Headteacher
- is an inspirational leader with a clear vision for the future of the school, building on its current progress
- has proven leadership and managerial skills to steer the school through the ever-changing educational landscape
- has the passion and commitment to ensure that every child succeeds and is treated as an individual
- has a proven track record of implementing changes and raising standards in teaching and learning, within a consistent, caring, accountable ethos.
Completed applications should be returned by 12 noon on Monday 3rd October 2022 by email to Julie.English@dioceseofshrewsbury.org.
Shortlisting will take place on the 5th October 2022
Interviews will be held on 19th/20th October 2022
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please refer to the school’s safeguarding policy on the school website here https://st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Child-Protection-Safeguarding-Policy-2022.pdf
All appointments are made subject to:
· An enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check
· Checks of professional status where applicable.
· Confirmation of professional qualifications, where applicable.
· Receipt of suitable references
· Medical clearance
· Online vetting check
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Nicholas Catholic High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1202 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Nicholas Catholic High School website
- Email address
- Julie.English@dioceseofshrewsbury.org
St Nicholas Catholic High School is a mixed catholic secondary school and sixth form for pupils aged 11-18. It is located in Northwich, Cheshire, and caters for approximately 1,250 pupils.
The school opened as a secondary modern in 1965, becoming a comprehensive school in 1972. It is a voluntary-aided school.
Values and vision
As a Catholic School, Gospel values permeate all the work undertaken in St Nicholas Catholic High School. Pupils are encouraged to recognise the importance of education in their own fulfillment as well as for the betterment of society.
The school aims to nurture students’ faith through liturgical celebration, and provides pupils with opportunities to take part in retreats. St Nicholas welcomes the views of parents, and considers them to be central to the successful education of their children.
The school’s Mission Statement summarises what the institution is aiming for: “We aspire to embrace the Gospel and its values, celebrating uniqueness and diversity. Our learning, within an enterprise culture, is based upon trust and respect which define our relationships within the world family. Everyone Matters.”
Arranging a visit to St Nicholas Catholic High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Julie.English@dioceseofshrewsbury.org.
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