Headteacher - The Becket School

Headteacher  - The Becket School

Leadership 33-39 

Join us and help us to shape the future of Catholic secondary education in Nottinghamshire 

Following the promotion of the current Headteacher of The Becket School to a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position within The Diocese of Nottingham, The Diocese of Nottingham is looking to appoint a new Headteacher to this high performing Catholic Secondary School from September 2018. From September 2018, The  Becket  School   will become part of the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, along with all the Catholic schools in Nottinghamshire. 

Please note that we are currently also advertising for a new Headteacher at The Trinity Catholic School (please see their separate advert on the TES website).  We are running a joint recruitment process for these two vacancies.  Candidates only need to make one application and may specify whether they wish to be considered for both positions or for one in particular.    Reporting to and working closely with the CEO, you will focus your leadership skills on both the Catholic Life of the school and standards of teaching and learning. Working with the school community, you will be responsible for the all round spiritual, social and academic development of all students.  

The successful candidate will:

• Be a practising Catholic with a strong faith commitment and a clear vision for Catholic Education

• ensure that the example and teachings of Jesus Christ are at the centre of all that we do

• have a proven track record of successful leadership, management and school improvement

• have the vision, drive and energy to initiate, lead and manage strategies to build on the current successes and achievements of the school

• be passionate about ensuring that each student fulfils their unique potential

• be a confident, positive and visible leader with the ability to build relationships with staff, students, parents, Governors, Directors and others working in the CMAT and a wide variety of external partners 

• constantly be looking ahead, working closely with the CMAT, Governors and the SLT to develop a compelling faith centred vision for the school that acts as the focus of all activity and drives improvement

• be able to build successful teams and work collaboratively with others to achieve success • have the ability to drive themselves and others

• be able to respond and adapt effectively to changing circumstances, maintaining high levels of performance

• actively listen and effectively communicate to a wide range of audiences

• place safeguarding at the heart of the school 

In return we can offer you: 

• an 11-18 school with an excellent reputation and strong outcomes in all Key Stages.  The school is consistently oversubscribed with first preferences

• enthusiastic and ambitious young people who are keen to learn 

• a highly supportive and ambitious Catholic Multi-Academy Trust Board and Governing Body 

• a school which is fully staffed by a dedicated, well qualified teaching and support team committed to supporting the school and its students

• an excellent, bespoke induction programme

• first-rate personal career development opportunities as part of a new forward thinking CMAT and its associated Teaching School Alliance  

There will be an expectation that you will make a positive contribution to the overall development of the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. 

To arrange a meeting with the CEO and a visit to The  Becket School and/or The Trinity Catholic School please contact Mrs Karen Rich, PA to James McGeachie (CEO designate) k.rich@becketonline.co.uk

You can download an application pack from the TES website or by contacting James McGeachie, CEO designate at hr@sncat.co.uk 

Please apply using the CES Senior Leadership application form and including a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides and an additional single side of A4 summarising the impact of your work as a school leader in your current / recent roles. When making your application, please specify whether you would like to be considered for both roles, or one in particular. Please address your application to James McGeachie, CEO designate, and return it to hr@sncat.co.uk 

Closing date is midday Friday 9th February 2018

Interviews are scheduled for the week beginning 26th February 2018

The Becket School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.