Principal
St Mary's College
Blackburn with Darwen
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st March 2017
- Apply by:
- 3 October 2016
Job overview
We have a vacancy from 1st March 2017 on the retirement of our current Principal. We are looking for someone to provide positive direction and leadership in shaping the College’s future and to maintain and improve the achievements of our students and staff.
The College has modern facilities, having had an extensive building and refurbishment programme, including dedicated buildings for Performing Arts, Science and Enterprise.
We offer approximately 40 subjects at A Level and Level 3 Vocational courses; a small but highly successful Level 1 / 2 provision; H.E University Degree and Masters programmes; Essential Skills Adult Education Literacy and Numeracy provision and a Sports and Leisure Centre for the local community. We have 3 ‘Ofsted Outstanding rated’ nurseries.
This opportunity is for someone who will be able to demonstrate an impressive record of strategic thinking and planning and successful change management and who will be proactive in securing opportunities for the College. It will suit a person who enjoys hands on leadership of a small Senior Leadership Team, has a broad understanding of the further education sector at regional and national level and has the knowledge and enthusiasm to enhance this College’s reputation.
St Mary’s College is committed to equality and diversity and to safeguarding the welfare of our students. We invite you to join our friendly and professional college that is wholly focussed on securing the best academic and personal development outcomes for all of our learners and stakeholders.
Further details and application form for the above post are available from our website: www.stmarysblackburn.ac.uk
Closing date: 12 noon, Tuesday 4 October 2016
Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 6 October and invitations to successful applicants will be emailed on Friday 7 October 2016. It is intended to hold interviews on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 October 2016.
If you have any queries or questions please contact the Personnel Department: Tel: 01254 580464 / 586984.
About St Mary's College
St Mary's College is a further education college based in Blackburn. It is a Roman Catholic college.
The college offers A Level and vocational programmes that allow learners to tailor a personal programme to fit their talents and interests. It also has in-house student guidance staff who offer advice and support for all learners’ key decisions about higher education or employment.
Over the past few years, St Mary's College has spent over £13 million on developing what it considers to be a 21st century campus. All the college’s teaching and sports facilities are on-site.
Interim Principal
Jenny Singleton
Values and vision
St Mary's College bases its philosophy on what it deems to be true Christian values proclaimed in the gospel. It seeks to provide a challenging, high quality education whereby all members of its community can grow as balanced individuals, morally, intellectually, and spiritually. Overall, the college aims to be the first-choice provider of outstanding education to learners across Pennine Lancashire.
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