Headteacher
Notre Dame Catholic Academy
Liverpool
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- Expired
- Salary:
- GROUP 6: ISR L29-L35 + ADDITIONAL 4 INCREMENTAL POINTS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 7 February 2020
Job overview
Established in 1869, under the trusteeship of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Notre Dame Catholic College is a vibrant school with state of the art facilities situated within inner-city Liverpool. The school enjoys excellent road and rail transport links.
Since our founding, we have served an area with significant social and economical disadvantage with distinction. Our school is an integral part of the local community and is over subscribed in every year group.
Liverpool Music Support Service, Resonate Music Education Hub, is based in the school and operates under the school’s governance and management.
Following the retirement of our former Headteacher after 32 years of inspirational leadership, the Governors and students at Notre Dame Catholic College are now seeking an outstanding leader.
At our most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2019, the school was judged as requiring improvement. However, summer results have shown a significant improvement and we are now looking for someone to sustain and further improve this.
We Are Looking For
• an imaginative, inspirational and distributive approach to school leadership
• a sustained record of success at a senior level in education
• an understanding of the challenges of serving an inner-city area
• an enthusiasm for collaborative working with a range of partners
• the ability to build on and further improve measurable outcomes
In Return We Can Offer You
- committed, honest and proud pupils who give 100% effort . Pupils say "the school is a happy and safe place to be". Their conduct and attendance are good
- a state of the art building with first class facilities, including a bespoke dance and drama studio, 3G astroturf pitch, hi-tech science labs, bespoke ICT suites, state of the art recording studio, amongst many other modern facilities
- the opporunity to become part of our friendly and supportive family
- the opportunity to make a different to shape the role into your own vision to shape and make a difference to our students' lives
The school would welcome applications from a suitably experienced Deputy Headteacher looking for their first headship or an experienced Headteacher looking for a new challenge and opportunity to work in an inner-city school.
Informal visits to the school are welcomed prior to application and may be arranged by contacting Mrs J Ball at the school on 0151-330-5122.
The closing date for applications is Friday 7th February 2020 at noon and should be emailed to recruitment@notredame.liverpool.sch.uk
Interviews are planned for Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th March 2020.
For further information please click on the Learn More About This School link below, or contact Mrs J Ball on 0151-330-5122, j.ball@notredame.liverpool.sch.uk
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About Notre Dame Catholic Academy
- Notre Dame Catholic Academy
- 180 Great Homer Street, Liverpool
- Merseyside
- L5 5AF
- United Kingdom
Here at Notre Dame Catholic College, our motto is "Do Small Things With Great Love"
Established in 1869 and founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Until 2012, the school was an all-girls school and became fully co-educational in 2016.
Now a mixed, non-selective, Catholic secondary school with sixth form, serving students from the age of 11-18. The secondary school, situated in Liverpool and has approximately 890 students on record.
Built in 2013, our school boasts amazing state of the art facilities, and visitors are always impressed when they see the modern and bright layout of our open plan building. Amongst other things we have:
- First class Dance and Drama Studio
- State of the Art Science Labs
- Engaging Art facilities
- An on-site Catholic Chapel
- Use of Everton Park Sports Centre
Being just 2 miles from the City Centre, we also benefit from our amazing location. With great transport links we are easily accessed from all surrounding area including Cheshire, Wirral, North Wales, Lancashire and Halton.
The former capital of culture, Liverpool is a growing and vibrant city with strong musical and footballing heritage. There are many places to visit, and things to do in the city and we are also just 5 miles from the coast and the stunning beaches of Crosby and Formby.
There are some challenging socio-economic factors in parts of Liverpool, which are reflected in the school's intake. For example, the proportion of students eligible for free school meals is much higher than average. There are more students with special educational needs than the national average. The school is nonetheless a true comprehensive, with a wide ability range reflecting a social mix, and it has many very bright, enthusiastic and passionate youngsters. We are also at the centre of our community. This is a school where you can make a real difference.
In 2019, the secondary school was identified as requires improvement by Ofsted. However our summer results have demonstrated significant progress, providing a solid platform for maintaining our momentum towards improving outcomes for our pupils.
Values and vision
The secondary school wants to challenge students to be the best version of themselves in everything they do – academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. It wants students to develop the qualities of optimism, confidence and imagination, along with the ability to think for themselves. Citizenship is at the heart of the school, and it guides students to contribute positively to the local, national and international community. Notre Dame Catholic College’s vision is to be a welcoming environment where everyone is treated equally and it nurtures students to become reflective and creative thinkers. The Liverpool school encourages students to get involved with fundraising and supports a number of charities. Students can participate in the school’s wide range of enrichment activities to further their interests and learn new skills.
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