Headteacher
The Saint John Henry Newman School
Hertfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Group 8 L28 – L43
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 5 December 2022
Job overview
The Saint John Henry Newman School is looking for a new headteacher from September 2023. Applications are welcome from suitably experienced senior leaders and the role may also be suitable for a current headteacher looking for a new challenge.
The Saint John Henry Newman School is a successful, faithful, caring and prayerful community and is highly ambitious for its students and staff.
The school is in strong position with students achieving consistently strong results. Staff are dedicated, motivated, and determined to enable students to fulfil their potential. A major refurbishment of the school estate in currently being undertaken with the provision of two new blocks. The first of the new facilities opened in September 2022 with the final phase, including relandscaping the school site, to be completed in 2024.
The school is a member of the Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust, a high performing, mixed phase Catholic Multi Academy Trust. DoWAT leaders work supportively and collaboratively for the common good and to ensure that Catholic excellence permeates all that we do.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Be a practising Catholic who will uphold our gospel values and who has a strong commitment to Catholic education
- Have a clear vision for the future of the school, building on its current strengths
- Have a proven track record in raising standards in teaching and learning resulting in measurable whole school improvement
- Be able to motivate and inspire the whole school community
- Be excited by the wider opportunities offered by DoWAT and system leadership
We can offer you:
- A supportive, welcoming and caring ethos based on the values of the Catholic faith
- The benefits of extensive support and collaboration across the Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust
- Opportunities for continuing professional development with a strong leadership group, including development for first time headteachers
- The opportunity to work with enthusiastic and friendly children, committed staff and supportive parents
- An enthusiastic and supportive Local Governing Body
School visits are welcomed and encouraged by prior arrangement. To arrange this, please contact Jo Heasman, Heads PA headspa@jhn.herts.sch.uk or by phone 01438 314643. To discuss the position with the Chair of Governors please contact the clerk of governors, Lesley Radcliffe at radcliffel@jhn.herts.sch.uk.
For a discussion with the DoWAT CEO, Patrick Murden, please contact Lee Bromfield lbromfield@dowat.co.uk or by phone 07909 213626.
Application is by the CES Leadership application form. Please send application forms to Katie O'Grady kogrady@dowat.co.uk.
Closing Date: Midnight Monday 5 December 2022. Interviews will take place 12 and 13 December 2022 with shortlisting after the first day.
The Saint John Henry Newman School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers, the DBS and a ‘prohibition from teaching’ check.
Attached documents
About The Saint John Henry Newman School
- The Saint John Henry Newman School
- Hitchin Road, Stevenage
- Hertfordshire
- SG1 4AE
- United Kingdom
The Saint John Henry Newman School is a popular 11-18 mixed Catholic comprehensive school in Stevenage, and is a member of the Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust. The school serves the Catholic community across north Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and as far south as Hatfield, with pupils from more than 25 different parishes. It has an excellent reputation; it is heavily oversubscribed and there are continuing interest lists for all year groups. The roll is currently approximately1600, including 400 in the Sixth Form. The school has benefitted from considerable investment in its buildings, including a new £3.5 million Sports and Performing block (The Pavilion) and a substantial new build programme that is due to be completed in July 2023.
Since its foundation in 1987, the school has developed a reputation for excellent educational standards combined with unique opportunities to prepare students for a rapidly changing world. This academic success has been acknowledged by the Department for Education, who have written to the school and acknowledged its excellent performance, commenting that The Saint John Henry Newman School is one of the top 90 schools in the country on one measure and in the top 100 schools in the country on another measure. In 2022/23 the students achieved:
- 86% GCSE English and Maths at 9-4
- 37% of all GCSE grades achieved were 9-7
- 56% A Level at A*, A and B.
- At A-level the pass rate for the last three years has been over 99%.
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School sees the quality of interpersonal relationships as the most significant factor in the provision of an outstanding education. The School strives to create the most conducive learning environment which results in our students fulfilling their potential and going out to change the world. Exam results, important though they are for opening doors for pupils in the future, do not determine success and happiness. Therefore we have a strong enrichment and wellbeing programme that encompasses every student and a comprehensive career curriculum. We have been awarded with the Kitemark for emotional health and wellbeing for our work supporting students, their families and staff.
Headteacher
Mr David Carrasco-Morley
Values and vision
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School works towards being a living Christian community where every student is known and valued for their differences and strengths. Serving the Catholic community across over 25 different parishes, the secondary school has a wide catchment area. Teachers are dedicated to giving students a well-rounded education that prepares them for further education and the wider world at this important time in their life.
Ofsted report
“The headteacher is determined to ensure that students achieve high levels of academic success, and become confident, caring and cultured individuals who contribute well to the school and the wider community. Leaders, including members of the governing body, ensure that the school is a safe environment and students are exceptionally well-cared for. Students’ excellent relationships with those who teach and support them contribute to their enjoyment of learning and their drive to succeed.”
View John Henry Newman Catholic School’s latest Ofsted report
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.