Headteacher

DIOCESE OF NOTTINGHAM

ST ALBANS CATHOLIC VOLUNTARY ACADEMY

Newstead Avenue, Chaddesden, Derby DE21 6NU

An academy within the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust

Headteacher

L16 – L22

£61,166 - £70,745

The Trust Directors wish to appoint an inspirational, ambitious and strategic leader who can build on the many strengths of the school, develop its relationships with the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust which we joined in September 2018, and work in partnership with staff, parents and governors to progress the school’s journey to become Outstanding.

We would like someone who:

• is a practising Catholic with strong, lived faith and deep commitment to Catholic education, who fully supports the Catholic identity and has a desire to live out and share the faith through work;

• values all children as individuals and ensures that all children are confident and able to achieve their full potential;

• can fully embed the principles of safeguarding;

• is an outstanding classroom practitioner, enjoys teaching and is keen to teach;

• knows about the principles of developing outstanding learning, teaching and assessment for all pupils;

• takes positive action to embed concepts of health and safety, welcome and inclusion within the school and wider community;

• has the vision, passion and motivation to respond to changes in primary education, can continually raise standards and expectations in our school and share the vision and achievements - be proud;

• can maintain a culture of excellence among staff and pupils alike;

• is a leader and innovator who encourages, enthuses and motivates the school community through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Our children would like someone who:

• cares for teachers and children equally;

• is a strong leader but fair, kind, loving, fun and helpful;

• makes everyone feel happy, safe and comfortable;

• is ambitious and passionate about learning outdoors;

• is able to fulfil our aspirations;

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We can offer:

• a strong caring school community, having active relationships both within the local community of primary schools, and within the new St Ralph Sherwin Catholic MAT;

• friendly, happy, enthusiastic and inspiring children who are always eager to learn and willing to please;

• dedicated, supportive and hardworking staff who are fully committed to further raise standards;

• strong support from a highly effective and supportive CMAT and local governing body;

• good opportunities for CPD.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This is a reserved post and is open to practising Catholics only, please review the document produced by the Diocese of Nottingham “Catholic Schools and the Definition of a Practising Catholic” for further information

For an informal discussion about the opportunity, please email jbell@srscmat.co.uk to arrange a discussion with Jeremy Spencer, Senior Director of Performance and Standards.

How to apply

To apply go to our trust website www.srscmat.co.uk/Vacancies to complete and return the following documents and send to vacancies@srscmat.co.uk.

• Leadership Application Form

• Consent to Obtain References form

• Rehabilitation of Offenders Form

• Recruitment Monitoring Form

Closing date: Monday, 22 March 2021 at 9am

Interviews: Monday, 29th March 2021

The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to

share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

Being part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust

On 1st September 2018, the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brought together 25 Catholic schools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Stockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, social and academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools.

Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first- class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we are united by our collective vision to excel.

Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?

• Access to first class CPD opportunities. We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.

• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.

• Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.

• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.

• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.

For more information about our Trust and our Academies, please visit www.srscmat.co.uk Follow us on twitter @srscmat

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