Headteacher

In the Diocese of Portsmouth and maintained by Southampton City Council (currently in the process of joining a Multi-Academy Trust)

‘AT ST GEORGE WE ASPIRE TO BE ALL THAT GOD CREATED US TO BE’

Required for September 2017

                                                      HEADTEACHER

Salary Range L21 - L35 (£63,779 - £88,984) Negotiable for exceptional candidate

The Governors are seeking to appoint an inspirational leader to continue the exceptional improvement trend for our College. This individual will not only maintain our remarkable progress but also continue to develop the school as the first choice for families seeking a sound Catholic education for their children. St George is a ‘Good’ school with increasingly outstanding key areas of excellence built on a strong Catholic ethos and Christian values. Our leadership team, teachers, support staff and Governors are committed to and focused on the pastoral care and education of our students. We are seeking a practising Catholic with a deep understanding of our Catholic life and mission and an ability to translate this into a strong commitment to the College values of Achievement, Spirituality, Respect, Independence, Relationships and Enjoyment    

The successful Candidate will have:

• Experience as a successful Head or Deputy  
• A thorough understanding of Catholic education 
• A sound understanding of curriculum issues
• Ability to inspire commitment through respect and team-work
• Finance & Strategic management experience
• The ability to drive the College to Outstanding

School achievements include:

• Good OFSTED in 2011/2016; outstanding features
• S48 on track for an Outstanding validation
• Marian events - Fatima, Guadalupe, Lourdes 
• Specialist Sports College
• 70% A*- C GCSE results   
• Progress 8 - top 1% of all schools nationally
• Oversubscribed and growing College

Closing date: Saturday 6 May 2017

Shortlisting: Monday   8 May 2017

Interviews: Tuesday 16 & Wednesday 17 May 2017

Please visit our website www.stgcc.co.uk for more information about the College. An application form can be found   online through TES and if you would like any further information or to arrange a   College visit please contact Jeanine Bonavia, Clerk to the Governing Body, by email: jbonavia@stgcc.co.uk 

St George Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, Governors and other volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.