Headteacher
De La Salle School
St. Helens
- Expired
- Salary:
- L33-L39 (£84,731 to £97,128)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 26 April 2017
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the Governors of this 11 -16 Mixed VA Comprehensive school to appoint a visionary and experienced leader to the post of Headteacher. The successful candidate must have the vision, energy and drive to lead our school through an exciting period of challenge and rapid change.
The successful applicant will:
- be a practising Catholic with a clear understanding of Catholic Education.
- have the strategic ability to develop and nurture a highly effective leadership team.
- be a passionate, strategic and collaborative leader.
- be able to inspire, motivate and empower our students, staff, governors and the local community.
- be an effective outward-looking communicator, able to develop our existing Lasallian links and continue to build upon our relationships with the wider community, including the feeder schools that support us.
What we can offer you:
- a family learning community where students' individual gifts and talents are nurtured.
- students who are keen to learn .
- staff who have the desire to ensure pupil progress from each individual starting point.
- a supportive and challenging governing body.
- an attractive and stimulating learning environment.
- a comprehensive CPD package.
Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact Joanne Peet, Headteacher's PA/Administrative Support Manager at the school (Tel: 01744 20511 or via email peetj@sthelens.org.uk)
This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) enhanced disclosure certificate. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please return completed application forms to Human Resources, Schools Team, Town Hall, Victoria Square, St.Helens. WA10 1HP
Closing date: 27th April, 2017
Interviews: 15th &16th May, 2017
Attached documents
About De La Salle School
De La Salle School is a non-selective, co-educational, Roman Catholic secondary school for children aged 11-16. It is situated in St.Helens, Merseyside, and currently has 1,200 pupils on roll. It is associated with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool.
De La Salle School has a designated unit for students with an autistic spectrum condition. Students who are members of this unit are fully integrated into the life and work of the school.
Mr Andrew Rannard (Headteacher)
Values and vision
De La Salle School’s values reflect its heritage as a community of faith. The school advocates concern for the marginalised by promoting social justice; expects and demands respect for all people and places; strives to be an inclusive community; and challenges all to become the best they can be.
Its mission statement is: “To develop a retrospective community of faith which promotes the welfare of all and which challenges all to be the best they can through the pursuit of excellence.”
Ofsted report
“The quality of teaching, over time, in performing and visual arts, physical education and religious education is strong. Effective support and monitoring are provided for students with special educational needs and for those attending off-site provision. The school’s work to keep students safe is good. The school’s use of the Year 7 catch-up premium is effective. The provision for students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is strong, preparing students effectively to become valued citizens in modern Britain.”
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