Head Teacher

Post Ref: NCC5937

Grade: L37 – L43

Required for Easter 2020 (or as soon as possible thereafter) subject to completion of pre-employment and safeguarding checks.

Do you have an uncompromising belief that all children deserve an outstanding education?

If so, then St Julian’s could be the school for you! Governors, staff and pupils are seeking to appoint an experienced, outstanding, inspirational and dynamic leader to help us to build on our successes, tackle our challenges and ensure that all our learners continue to flourish. We are not just looking for a Headteacher to progress the school out of Special Measures, we are looking for an individual to elevate the school to excellence.

You will already be an existing Headteacher with the ability to take on a large and diverse school. Energy and creativity will be imperative to embrace the challenges and rewards that this school will offer you. In return you can be assured that you will be supported by a highly skilled and effective Governing Body, along with support from the Local Authority and Education Achievement Service.

St Julian’s School is an 11-18 school with 1497 students on roll including a Learning resource base, the Learning Development Centre which is a hugely important and special part of the school.

 

We are committed to appointing a Head Teacher who:

• Can provide clear, inspirational, ideas for raising educational standards, and achievement of the school;
• Has the ability to promote a strong and nurturing value base with aspirations for everyone;
• Possesses excellent leadership;
• Has the ability to promote effective teamwork;
• Has the ability to build on the very good links that have been established with all stakeholders.

 

Governors will support the successful candidate in all aspects of school life thereby creating a practice of effective learning and development throughout the school and its community.

If you wish to discuss the role further, please see the advert on Newport City Council’s website for contact details.

Please apply online including a supporting statement within your online application indicating how you meet the requirements of the person specification.

Candidates are invited to visit the school on Monday 21st October 2019 at 2pm. If you would like to attend, please see the advert on Newport City Council’s website for contact details.

Candidates are advised that if shortlisted they will be required to complete an online psychometric assessment as part of the recruitment process. The test will take approximately 45 minutes to complete and will need to be completed after shortlisting.

Closing Date for Applications: 3rd November 2019

Shortlisting: 6th November 2019.

Interviews scheduled for: 21st & 22nd November 2019. (Successful candidates will progress to day 2)

We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide appropriate documents such as your full birth certificate/passport/work permit in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.