Assistant Principal

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

To be based at either St Augustine’s Catholic High School, Redditch or St Benedict’s Catholic High School, Alcester  

Base school will be dependent on experience and role 

Teachers Leadership L11 – L19 

Required from September 2024 

Our Lady of the Magnificat Multi Academy is undergoing a fantastic and rewarding journey, with strategic targets, including to be the highest performing Catholic Academy where every child receives an excellent education. We are strengthening support for our rapidly growing and flourishing schools.  

Due to internal promotions, this is a unique opportunity within the organisation for a permanent deployment for an aspiring leader to gain experience of Secondary Senior Leadership with the encouragement and support of a high performing School Improvement Team.   

Both schools have recently undergone successful OFSTED inspections and are now looking to develop in the next stage of their journey. With the launch of Magnificat Sixth Form between both schools, this is also time for the successful candidate to have a wider influence in on this innovative community. 

The appointment is subject to the current conditions of service for Assistant Principal contained in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions document (STPCD) and other current education and employment legislation.  

We are looking for someone: 

• Who is passionate about educating young people and puts their wellbeing at the heart of all they do; 
• Who has experience of different schools, settings and circumstances; 
• Proven track record of exceptional leadership; 
• Who will work collaboratively with the Principal to motivate and inspire staff while making them feel valued and supported. 

As a Catholic community for all, we welcome all applications from all suitably qualified candidates whether you are a person of faith or none.  

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 competitive benefits package, which as well as salary includes:  

•  Health & Wellbeing employee assistance programme   
• Family friendly policies  
• Access to an excellent pension scheme  
• Access to professional qualifications and training 

How to Apply: 

Please visit www.magnificat.org.uk/vacancies for an application form and consent for references form, both to be returned to hr@magnificat.org.uk by the close date. 

Key Dates:  

Closing Date for Applications: 9.00am Monday 20th May 2024 

Interviews to be carried out soon after 

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. 

The MAC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff & volunteers to share this commitment. As such we will be implementing the use of 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. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Statement. 

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and therefore will make reasonable adjustments required for interview. Please discuss any requirements you may have with us.