Headteacher
St John Plessington Catholic College
Wirral
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive to attract the right applicant + Relocation support
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Negotiable
- Apply by:
- 27 February 2023
Job overview
Headteacher
Salary: £Competitive to attract the right applicant + Relocation support
School: SJP
Location: Bebington, Wirral
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: Permanent
Start Date: Negotiable
Closing Date: Monday 27th February at 12.00pm. Interviews to be held week beginning Monday 6th March.
‘We believe that a child’s start in life need not determine their future.’
St John Plessington Catholic College is a large 11-18 non-selective Catholic voluntary academy located in Bebington on the breath-taking Wirral, a short distance from Liverpool city centre.
St John Plessington is a high performing comprehensive school with a track record of innovation and exciting practice. The school has been at the centre of system leadership for many years and continues to thrive with its designation as a Teaching School Hub.
The College is part of Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust, comprising, currently of five schools and also includes, Wirral and Cheshire Maths Hub, one of only eight Creativity Collaboratives across the country and of course, ‘Inspire Learning Teaching School Hub’.
Having recently had our positive Ofsted inspection, now is an exciting time for an innovative, passionate and authentic leader to drive this incredible school forward.
We are looking for a dynamic leader with a passion for learning who understands the importance of research in their work. They would need to be a committed and energised Catholic, ready to share their faith with the school and wider community. The new Headteacher will be someone who recognises and shares the highest of standards in all they deliver and do so with a strong sense of social justice. For the right person, this is a great personal and professional opportunity.
We will provide a community who are passionate about the power of education. We offer access to cutting edge practice, research and opportunities for you to grow and develop with us. We are committed to the highest of standards academically across our schools but know outcomes mean more than data. Opportunities to support you, our staff and our young people to ‘thrive’ will be part of our work together.
A requirement of the post is that applicants must be practising Catholics.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and You Tube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process. To assist in this part of the process we would appreciate it if you would complete the attached Social Media form and return it with your application.
We are committed to safeguarding the young people in our care, and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to relevant clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For an initial informal chat (in complete confidence) please contact Claire Williams either by email hr@hfcmat.com or call on 07485 368814.
To apply for this position, please send a covering letter and completed application form for the attention of Mr A Moor, Chief Executive, HFCMAT, to recruitment@hfcmat.com. For further information please visit the ‘Vacancies’ section on our website www.stjohnplessington.com.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Attached documents
About St John Plessington Catholic College
- St John Plessington Catholic College
- Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral
- Merseyside
- CH63 7LF
- United Kingdom
St John Plessington Catholic College Voluntary Academy is a good and oversubscribed 11-18 college based in Benington on the Wirral.
The College became an Academy in 2012 and is part of Holy Family Catholic MAT comprising six other schools.
We strive to develop excellence in all we do, empowering an inclusive community, founded on Gospel values.
OFSTED Inspection – November 2022:
What OFSTED has said about us:
- Pupils and sixth-form students at this school access a high-quality education.
- Leaders have designed a curriculum which is ambitious for all, including pupils with SEND.
- Leaders make sure that teachers use assessment strategies effectively to identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Leaders are ambitious for every pupil to read confidently.
- Leaders have recently raised their expectations of pupils’ behaviour and conduct.
- Leaders put pupils’ spiritual and moral development at the heart of school life.
- Staff told inspectors that leaders support them well. They recognise the recent work that leaders have done to improve their well-being and workload.
- Leaders ensure a strong culture of safeguarding. They take steps to make sure that pupils and students are safe.
What we can offer:
- The opportunity to make a significant difference to our children’s lives in an environment that has high aspirations for all.
- The chance to help shape and develop our other school through collaborative leadership and dynamic interpersonal skills
- A working environment that is modern and professional
- Great experience for those who want to work at the very highest level in education
- A comprehensive, tailored CPD offer at every level
St John Plessington Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
St John Plessington is easily accessible via public transport from Liverpool and Chester and is located 5 minutes away from junction 4 of the M53.
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