Principal
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6AGThis job expired on 12 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
12 April 2024 at 9am
Date listed
25 March 2024
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership - L5 - L9
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our Lady of the Magnificat is a multi-academy of over 750 employees across 17 schools, all working together to shape the future of Catholic Education of more than 6000 children and young people.
This is a unique opportunity within the organisation for an aspiring leader to gain experience of senior leadership within a primary setting, supported by an Executive Principal and high-performing School Improvement Team.
You will support the Executive Principal to provide professional leadership and management for the school and promote a secure foundation from which to achieve high standards in all areas of the school’s work. You will lead on the daily, operational aspects of leadership and management, including: responsibility for monitoring the quality of education, planning personal development opportunities for the pupils and encompassing positive behaviour and attitudes across the school.
We are looking for someone:
- Who is a practicing and committed Catholic who will support the ethos of our school and help inspire our children to develop their own faith.
- Is passionate about educating young people and puts their wellbeing at the heart of all they do.
- Has experience of School Improvement, desirably working at the level of at least Assistant Headteacher.
- Who will work collaboratively with the School Leadership Team to motivate and inspire staff while making them feel valued and supported.
What the school offers its staff
As we strive to become an employer of choice, not only will you be joining a progressive multi-academy company, you will also receive a salary in line with the School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions and a competitive benefits package which includes:
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Effective career and personal development opportunities
- Family friendly policies
- Excellent pension scheme.
If you are an aspiring Catholic leader, looking for your next career move and are ready to guide our school community, please contact the Central HR Department for a recruitment pack. All documents must be returned to hr@magnificat.org.uk by the close date.
Closing date: 9am on Friday, 12th April 2024.
Interview date: week commencing 15th April 2024.
Some of our roles attract a high level of interest and for this reason we review applications as they are received, therefore on occasions this means roles may close earlier than advertised; so early applications are highly recommended.
We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to achieving our core mission, therefore we actively encourage a wide diversity of applications. We also are committed to being an equal opportunities employer we will make reasonable adjustments required for interview where requested.
Our Lady of the Magnificat is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and therefore the post is subject to an enhanced DBS statement. We also conduct online searches for all posts in line with guidance from KCSIE 2023. Online searches are not part of the shortlisting process itself and candidates will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 88 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@magnificat.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01926462956
Arranging a visit to Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@magnificat.org.uk.
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