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Headteacher

Saint John Henry Newman Catholic College

Oldham

  • Expired
Salary:
Leadership Spine points L37 – L43
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1st September 2018
Apply by:
3 November 2017

Job overview

Required for 1 September 2018 ¦ Headteacher ¦ Leadership Spine points L37 – L43  


The governors are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational headteacher who has the vision to build on the excellent foundations laid down since the school opened in 2011. Newman RC College is a relatively new school, a ‘close-knit community’, in a new building with state of the art facilities. The school is heavily oversubscribed, judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2016 and subsequently awarded Greater Manchester School of the Year by Manchester Evening News. 

Governors are looking for a practising Catholic who is an inspirational leader, with a proven track record in Senior Leadership, who:

• has a strong faith commitment and clear vision for Catholic education 

• has vision, drive and enthusiasm to help shape the future of the school

• has a passion for teaching and learning

• has experience in raising standards of provision and the ability to lead the school forward as a ‘good’ and ultimately ‘outstanding’ provider of Catholic education

• has a secure knowledge of current educational issues with the ability to plan strategically and financially


We can offer you:

• leadership in a large school currently rated ‘good’ on a journey to outstanding 

• a diverse pupil community whose gifts are many and varied

• a dedicated and fully committed workforce 

• a supportive and forward thinking governing body that takes a keen interest in every aspect of school life

• the opportunity to be involved in the recruitment of Deputy Headteacher for September 2018

• support for your professional development, and support from the Diocese and local authority

• state of the art facilities


Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Miss Hayley Cassell, on 0161 785 8858.


Blessed John Henry Newman RC College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment.  An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants.


Closing date:  03.11.2017 at 12noon

Shortlisting:    07.11.2017

Interviews:      13 and 14.11.2017


Further details and application forms are available from the school website (www.newmanrc.oldham.sch.uk/headteacher). Completed application forms to the headteacher’s PA, Mrs. Joanne Ward, at j.ward@newmanrc.oldham.sch.uk or by post to the address below. For a printed version please contact Mrs Ward at the college.


Mrs Joanne Ward

Blessed John Henry Newman RC College

Broadway

Chadderton

Oldham

OL9 9QY


Attached documents

About Saint John Henry Newman Catholic College

Saint John Henry Newman Catholic College is a Catholic Secondary School located in Chadderton, Greater Manchester. It falls under the  Diocese of Salford.

The school was formed in 2011 from the amalgamation of St Augustine of Canterbury RC High School in Werneth, Oldham and Our Lady’s RC High School in Royton. The merged school was originally based over the two former school sites, but moved to a new building.

"The college offers a chance to join a family of dedicated professionals, united in our mission to provide quality education, whilst celebrating the Catholic faith".

Headteacher

Mr Glyn Potts MBE DL

Values and vision

Newman College cultivates and celebrates its distinct Catholic nature through the promotion of “Dignity and Excellence” for all members of its college family.

The college is committed to placing faith at its centre, promoting the Gospel values of love, service, courage and reconciliation from the physical and spiritual heart of its learning community.  Triumphs and trials are viewed as a collective experience and shared as such.

Extra-curricular activities play an important role in the development of the individual at Newman RC College in the belief that they play an important role in developing students’ confidence, responsibility, leadership and communication skills.

Faculties organise a wide range of subject specific trips and visits to complement the work undertaken in the classroom. There is also a range of visits and opportunities to develop new skills both locally and abroad.

Social Media

@RecruitmentNRC  @NewmanRCCollege 

Ofsted

"There is a buzz around teaching. Teachers skilfully guide pupils to make good and better progress in all manner of different styles and techniques.  Pupils make good progress due to high-quality, engaging teaching and learning".

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Applications closed