Assistant Headteacher

Coloma Convent Girls’ School in Shirley is recognised as one of the top non-selective secondary schools in the country. We are consistently oversubscribed and a very popular choice within the borough and other local boroughs. In October 2019 Coloma received its fifth ‘Outstanding’ Diocesan Inspection report and in 2021 was named ‘Best School in Croydon’ in the Real Schools Guide. In December 2022, The Times released its ‘Parent Power Schools Guide’ to the top 1600 UK schools based on 2022 exam results. Coloma was ranked 2nd in the best girls’ comprehensive category and 39th in the best comprehensive school category.

We are looking for an experienced middle leader or senior leader to join our Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate must be an inspiring and talented professional, with a clear track record of raising achievement and motivating teams across the school.

The school has a welcoming spirit thus the successful candidate must have the ability to inspire collegiality and confidence in those they lead as well as: 

• An effective leadership style that motivates supports and challenges staff.
• Resilience and determination to lead the school.
• A genuine belief that there are no limits to a child’s potential.

Coloma is very proud of its history of academic achievement supported by a commitment to the wellbeing of all; this is due to the hard work, focus and dedication to Coloma’s ethos shown by pupils and staff alike. In 2023 we achieved remarkable exam results with a provisional Progress 8 score of +0.79 at GCSE and 85.2% A* to C grade for A Level students and 100% pass or higher for BTECH.

We value excellent relationships within a caring community. Extra-curricular activities play a huge part in the life and success of the school and pastoral systems are extremely strong.

We Offer

· A community which is on a rapid journey of improvement with a genuine commitment to being even better.

· A school with a strong commitment to your professional development.

· A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all.

· The opportunity to work in a team where your skills, enthusiasm and hard work will be appreciated.

·  A school that invests in enrichment and extra-curricular activities.

We welcome applications from colleagues who are supportive of the values of a Catholic School. Many of our staff are members of religious faiths other than Catholic and make an enormous contribution to the well-being of our students.

HOW TO APPLY

For more information about Coloma and to download a job description and departmental details etc. please visit our website www.coloma.croydon.sch.uk

Queries or requests to visit the school prior to interview should be sent to Victoria Davis at vdavis@coloma.croydon.sch.uk

CLOSING DATE    9am Thursday 19th October 2023        

INTERVIEWS will take place Friday 20th 2023

Coloma reserves the right to commence or complete the recruitment process at any time prior to the closing date.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share the commitment. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check.

Please note: We do not accept applications via agencies