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Headteacher

Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College

Luton

  • Expired
Salary:
L35-41 (£92,135 - £ 106,709) - (starting point dependant on experience)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2019
Apply by:
3 April 2019

Job overview

Cardinal Newman Catholic School is seeking a new, inspirational headteacher to provide professional leadership for the School to secure its success and improvement, ensuring high quality education for all its pupils and high standards of learning and achievement.

Our school is welcoming, happy and caring. In keeping with our Catholic foundations, we focus on personal qualities through the values we teach, to establish the relationships necessary to succeed both socially and intellectually. Our pupils become good communicators, with a ‘have a go’ attitude, and the confidence to learn from their mistakes and move onwards.

The SACAT Trust in conjunction with the Local Governing Body of Cardinal Newman Catholic School invite applications for the post of Headteacher.

We are looking for:

  • Someone who will nurture the faith of the entire school community.
  • An educator who will develop the potential of the staff and the pupils.
  • A leader who will communicate the vision of Cardinal Newman within the school and within the parish and wider community.
  • A leader who will be energetic, determined and constantly enthusiastic.
  • A compassionate person who will share the joys and sorrows of staff and pupils.

We can offer:

  • A successful, welcoming, well maintained school.
  • Friendly, dedicated and hardworking staff.
  • A highly supportive Local Governing Body.
  • A commitment to your continuing professional development.
  • Happy, enthusiastic and well-disciplined children.

 

For a confidential conversation or to arrange a school visit please contact Syvonne Wilson at Academicis on (Direct) 01223 907 976, (Switch board) 01223 907 979, (Mobile) 07500889504 or email swilson@academicis.co.uk
All completed applications to be sent to Syvonne Wilson email: swilson@academicis.co.uk.

Closing Date: 12 noon Thursday 4th April 2019.  

Cardinal Newman Catholic School is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  References will be taken prior to any offer of employment.  Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS and background check.  The successful candidate will be required to sign the CES contract.

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About Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College

Cardinal Newman Catholic School is a specialist science school for girls and boys aged between 11 and 18. It was founded in September 1968 and is a Roman Catholic school. It used to be a voluntary aided school but gained academy status in September 2015. It is located in the town of Luton, in Bedfordshire. There are around 1,435 pupils enrolled at the school. There are also 200 on the roll in sixth form. 

Headteacher

Andrew Bull

Values and Vision

Cardinal Newman Catholic School follows the values of Jesus Christ. The children must work hard to achieve outstanding results. Students should use their faith to help others in the community. Every person who attends the school is nurtured and their needs are fulfilled. Parents and people in the local society are valued. Pupils are taught to be respectful of others and behave well, with the aim of developing into strong, independent adults.

Ofsted report

“The school provides a good education for its students. This good provision includes their personal development as well as academic achievement. Students who need extra help are given good support. As a result, they are making at least as good progress as others and the gaps between different groups are closing. Teaching is good. Some is outstanding and no teaching is inadequate. Teachers have high expectations of their students. They plan challenging and interesting lessons, as a result, students achieve well. Students behave well in lessons. Around the school they are very polite, friendly and helpful. Students’ results are above average in English and mathematics.”

View Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College’s latest Ofsted report 

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Applications closed