Headteacher
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Leeds
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 20 February 2018
Job overview
CARDINAL HEENAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
£COMPETITIVE, LEEDS
With achievement on an upward trajectory, there is a real sense of momentum and shared purpose here at Cardinal Heenan, and we will look to our new Headteacher to maintain pace and purpose and build on our considerable strengths. Located in North Leeds, we play an active role in our local community, and as an oversubscribed Catholic High School we attract a diverse student population from across the city.
With just over 900 pupils and a committed team of very talented staff, our school offers an excellent and personalised learning environment. We offer a wide curriculum that is designed to engage and motivate children from all backgrounds and abilities, while ensuring that academic achievement is central to all that we do. And we are confident being measured by our outcomes - achieving our best ever GCSE results in 2016/17. Looking forward, our emphasis will be on continuing our journey from good to outstanding, and doing more to build effective, reciprocal partnerships across the learning community in Leeds.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Catholic leader, who can clearly articulate a direction of travel, promote an inclusive and collaborative approach to improving outcomes, and establish clarity around expectations and responsibilities. You should have clear ideas on what makes a great learning environment, a commitment to developing and supporting colleagues to achieve their best, and a compelling aspiration to support young people in achieving their full academic and personal potential.
For more information, please visit www.leadcardinalheenan.co.uk. For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact Jo Fish or Raymond Kelly at Navigate, our recruitment partner on 0113 287 8445.
Closing date: Noon Tuesday 20th February.
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS and other checks.
About Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
- Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
- Tongue Lane, Meanwood, Leeds
- West Yorkshire
- LS6 4QE
- United Kingdom
Based in West Yorkshire, Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is a mainstream secondary school for girls and boys aged between 11 and 16. It is a voluntary aided establishment. Its denomination is Roman Catholic. It is based in the town of Meanwood in Leeds. At present, there are currently approximately 918 students enrolled at the school.
Headteacher
Dominic Kelly
Values and Vision
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School values religious studies. Children are encouraged to demonstrate their talents and develop new skills by following the rules of Christianity. Therefore, Religious Education is one of the most valued subjects at the school. Their aim is to respect others and make the world a better place to live in. Worshiping Christ is valued and pupils’ achievement is celebrated by all. Students should also be tolerant of people from all backgrounds of life.
Ofsted report
“Achievement is good in a wide range of subjects including English, mathematics, languages, geography and history. The proportion of students across all year groups making more than the progress expected of them is rising as a result of good teaching. The school’s work to keep children safe is outstanding. Students behave well and want to learn. They enjoy coming to school. The curriculum offers a rich range of experiences within and beyond the school day. The school is a harmonious community where students from different backgrounds get on well together, and are respectful of each other and of adults. Students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is well promoted.”
View Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School’s latest Ofsted report
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