Trust Learning Lead

Required: September 2024

Salary: L15 - L19 (£66,628 - £73,509)

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: St Patrick’s Catholic College, Baysdale Rd, Thornaby, Stockton on Tees, TS17 9DE

St Patrick’s Catholic College is at the heart of the local community in Thornaby, delivering a curriculum that prepares our pupils for the opportunities and challenges of their adult life.

The School is committed to striving for excellence in all aspects of school life and nurturing links with the parish and wider community.  Induction and on-going professional development from within the Trust provides our teachers and leaders with great opportunities for development and progression.

St Patrick’s Catholic College is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 37 schools, and a vibrant Sixth Form College. With 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, NPCAT is now one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the UK.  

We offer:

• A Christ-centred school with supportive staff, parents and governors;
• A school which exhibits very high standards in all areas of pupil achievement supported by a strong Catholic ethos, with gospel values at its heart, which permeates all aspects of school life;
• A dedicated, talented and professional team who are highly committed to improving outcomes;
• Friendly, hardworking pupils who enjoy learning and achieving success;
• An inclusive school with a warm, nurturing Christian ethos through our close partnership with families, the parish and wider community;
• Excellent opportunities for continuing professional development
• The opportunity to work with and learn from other establishments in the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust.

We are looking for a strong, dynamic and inspirational leader who:

• Has a commitment to Catholic education and would play an active role in the community of St Patrick’s Catholic College;
• Promotes high expectations and will help our children to thrive in a culture that builds resilience and instil a sense of pride in what they achieve;
• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner who motivates and inspires children and staff;
• Is creative, forward thinking and has proven experience in leading and managing areas of school development;
• Is an excellent communicator, with good interpersonal and organisational skills, able to confidently deputise for the Headteacher;
• Can form a strong partnership with the leadership of the school and other leaders within the Trust;

Closing date: Monday 20th May 2024, 12 noon

Interview:  W/C 20th May 2024

Please refer to the back cover of the application pack for details of how to apply for this

position.

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.