Headteacher

We require an inspirational and visionary leader who is a practising and committed Catholic and can contribute to our vision of Catholic education which has faith at the centre of our school community.

Do you want to make a difference?

We are looking to appoint a leader able to motivate, inspire, support and develop talent of both students and staff to create a vibrant and progressive school, coordinating our journey from GOOD to OUTSTANDING.

Are you the leader we are looking for?

Our whole school needs a leader who is able to work empathetically, holistically and with high expectations so that every student can achieve their full potential within a truly comprehensive education. We want a good communicator who may nurture and develop strong working relationships.

If so…

We can offer you:

· A small, friendly, welcoming school.

· Well-mannered students with positive attitude to learning

· A strong supportive staff team

· Committed and supportive governors

· Good learning community links

Students say that they feel well cared for and that adults provide them with the support and guidance they need. (OFSTED 2014)

This is a school which successfully promotes students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development through a rich and varied range of activities within and beyond the daily curriculum. (OFSTED 2014) 

As our previous Headteacher wrote

Saint Pius X Catholic High School first opened its doors to students on September 16th 1957. Much has changed in education since then, but we remain a Catholic school serving families in the parishes of the Dearne Valley. We are a popular and oversubscribed 11 – 16 Catholic Voluntary Aided school and we welcome students of all faiths and denominations with a desire to learn in a caring, Christian community.

Being headteacher at Saint Pius X Catholic High School has been a real honour. The school has a real sense of community and warmth and our visitors frequently tell us how welcome they feel here. The Catholic life of the school is strong and vibrant and runs through everything we do. All staff have worked hard to improve academic attainment. Our placing in the top 27% of schools in 2014 in terms of progress and our Good OFSTED rating of the same year are a testament to all that they have done. Our good section 48 inspection in 2016 acknowledges all that happens in school to promote our Catholic faith. Without a doubt, my experience at Saint Pius has equipped me to take up fresh and new challenges in my new position. Saint Pius is a great place to be and if you are considering headship in a Catholic school, I would highly recommend it. 

Mr. Anthony Bishop

We warmly invite candidates to come and visit us. Please contact Kate Wright on 01223 907973 / 07901 585949 or kwright@academicis.co.uk to make arrangements.

All completed applications to be sent to Kate Wright E: kwright@academicis.co.uk by 12 noon on Monday 12th March 2018

Reasonable relocation expenses relating to removal costs may be considered for the right candidate.

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. All successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks where appropriate along with other relevant checks.

We reserve the right to research applicants on social media platforms and the internet, and the panel members may take this into consideration during the recruitment process.