Head of Primary Phase
St Matthew Academy
Lewisham
- Expired
- Salary:
- £Competitive to attract the right applicant
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017 or sooner by negotiation
- Apply by:
- 20 February 2017
Job overview
A challenging yet wonderful opportunity to rebuild our future
St Matthew Academy, which moved into a state-of-the-art new building in September 2007, is an all-through Catholic academy that serves girls and boys aged 3 – 16 years old within the community of Blackheath, SE London.
St Matthew’s faces significant challenges, yet has enormous potential to become ‘outstanding’ in time. An IEB led by an experienced governor with credentials as a national leader in governance; revitalised and enthused staff under the executive leadership of Serge Cefai from the outstanding Sacred Heart School in Southwark, supported by two other consultant headteachers from outstanding Catholic schools in the Primary and Secondary phase, is already paying dividends. Combined with restructured finances and fully supportive sponsors in the Archdiocese of Southwark - this all makes for a wonderful platform from which to drive rapid and sustainable progress.
We are seeking a strong and empowering pupil orientated Head of Primary, with the desire and know-how to nurture a dynamic learning environment with an unrelenting focus on developing high aspirations and successful outcomes for students.
Whilst experience is welcome, demonstrable talent without previous experience of Headship is equally welcome.
Applications are sought from practising Catholics. Equally, others committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school are also warmly invited to apply.
If you believe you can provide outstanding leadership, which inspires and motivates others towards excellence and ensures the very best education for all our learners, then we would like to hear from you.
Closing date: Monday 20 February at 9am
Shortlisting: Wednesday 22 February
Interviews: Thursday 2 March (All day)
In the first instance please call Liam Dowds, our Emmaus Leadership Advising Consultant who is assisting us with this assignment, in complete confidence on 07961 375 759 or ldowds@emmausleadership.me.
Your early application is appreciated and strongly recommended.
Our Academy is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. DBS check required.
EMMAUS LEADERSHIP
About St Matthew Academy
At St Matthew Academy, we pride ourselves on our diverse, vibrant, Catholic all-through nature. The school has a successful history of providing an excellent education for young people aged 4 to 16, through an environment which stimulates intellectual learning and growth, which promotes excellence.
Our motto; ‘Let Your Light Shine’ is taken from St Matthew’s Gospel and captures our belief in the unique quality and ability of every individual. Our aim is to ensure that the talents and strengths of every young person is nurtured, encouraged, developed and celebrated.
Our position as an all-through academy across one site offers many opportunities to boost academic and personal development for all pupils and a shared ethos supports all of our learners with high expectations and consistent pastoral care. Primary and secondary phase’s works together to track every pupil’s progress throughout their time with us, enabling us to ensure pupils are provided with a smooth transition at every stage of their St Matthew Academy career. The all through setting benefits all; allowing primary pupils access to secondary specialisms, resources and facilities, secondary pupils are offered mentor and leadership roles with younger peers and staff are provided with greater possibilities for professional development and learning.
STAFF REWARDS & BENEFITS
Staff Training & Professional Development
We believe that training and professional development for staff is of paramount importance, and we devote considerable time and energy to it. We offer a range of different training options designed to ensure that training is fully personalised to the individual member of staff.
Cycle-to-Work Scheme
The Academy participates in a cycle-to-work scheme to provide financial assistance to staff who wish to purchase a new bicycle and accessories. Staff choose a bike from a selection at over 2,000 retailers nationwide, hire it for an agreed length of time, then snap it up for a fraction of it's original value. Staff can save 25-39% and there is nothing to pay upfront. The payments are taken tax efficiently from the staff member’s salary over 12 months at which point Cyclescheme will contact the staff member regarding ownership options at the end of the Hire Agreement.
Annual Season Ticket Loans
Staff members can apply for an annual season ticket loan where the cost of the season ticket is spread over 10 monthly payments, interest free.
Employee Assistance Programme
Health Assured provides our staff with a confidential 24 hour support line to discuss issues relating to family, financial, stress and anxiety etc.
Tech Scheme
Techscheme lets you get the latest technology through your employer, choosing from a range of over 5000 products available from the Apple store or Currys PC World. Staff can spread the cost with payments from their salary across 12, 24 or 36 months and make National Insurance savings of up to 12%. Best of all - the staff member will own the products from the beginning and there’s no end of hire fee.
Health & Wellbeing
As part of our commitment to maintaining health and safety, and ensuring that reasonable adjustments are made for those that require it, new staff are invited to complete a health questionnaire before beginning their employment. The Academy also subscribes to an Occupational Health Referral scheme for existing staff members.
Use of Academy Gym
The Academy gym is available for staff to use after school free of charge. Induction sessions are conducted by a member of the PE team.
Annual Salaries
We offer competitive salaries for both Teaching and Support staff, (Inner London Weighting) including recruitment and retention allowances, in some cases.
Catering Facilities
Our catering facilities and canteen menus are designed to reflect all tastes and cultures. The Academy supports the Change 4 Life Healthy Lifestyle Campaign. Breakfast is available for staff to purchase in the mornings.
Rewards for 100% Attendance
We really value your commitment to each working day and as a token of this, each term, every staff member who achieves 100% attendance will be rewarded with a gift.
Pension Scheme Contributions
The Teachers Pension Scheme and the Local Government Pension Scheme are available for teaching and support staff respectively. Both are generous final salary schemes and staff are enrolled automatically but have the option to opt out. Contributions vary dependent on the employee’s income level.
Social Events
Staff social events are organised during the year, to ensure that staff members get the opportunity to unwind and enjoy a well-deserved break from work.
We welcome visits to the Academy prior to application. To arrange, please contact Jane Stephenson, HR Manager via HR@stmatthewacademy.co.uk.
You can also visit www.stmatthewacademy.co.uk for more information or follow us on Twitter via www.twitter.com/StMattAcad.
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