Principal
Bonus Pastor Catholic College
Lewisham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Group 6 (L30 – L35A) inner London allowance included
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018 or January 2019 by agreement
- Apply by:
- 29 April 2018
Job overview
“This is an outstanding College” – Ofsted Sept 2017
At Bonus Pastor every member of our College is valued, every student’s name is known.
We take pride in being described as a caring and friendly Catholic College by our students and their families. In every department, our staff work together to create a highly effective and successful team. The rich cultural mix created by our 825 students offers a stimulating learning environment.
We are looking to appoint a practicing Catholic with the passion and commitment to carry forward the Catholic mission and ethos of the college.
The positive attributes we seek of our ideal candidate:
• A proven record of successful leadership as a Principal / Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher.
• A commitment to the needs of every student, ensuring the opportunities to enable each one of our students to grow and flourish spiritually, socially, academically and emotionally.
• A passion for raising standards.
• The ability to lead by example with integrity, resilience and flair.
• The skills to identify and lead the college beyond outstanding.
In return we are proud to offer:
• A welcoming and inclusive community.
• Students and families who value their school and its staff.
• Staff who work collaboratively to create a happy, safe and stimulating environment.
• Supportive governors.
• A College rated Outstanding in every category by Ofsted (Sept 2017).
• New buildings opened in 2012
• Reserved Parking space on site
Bonus Pastor Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required for this post.
Visits to the school are welcomed by prior arrangement. Please contact Ms Rebecca Stock or Ms Rebecca Hill by phoning 0208 695 2100 ext. 114 or email: hillr@bp.lewisham.sch.uk
An application pack is also available to download from the school’s website www.bonuspastor.co.uk
Completed applications should be returned to our clerk to governors, Leona Eley at Leona.eley@lewisham.gov.uk
Closing date: 30th April 2018 9 am
Visits Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th April by prior arrangement as above
Shortlisting: 2nd May 2018
Interviews are scheduled for 10th and 11th May 2018.
Attached documents
- Job Description237.69KB
- Person Spec187.57KB
- CES Notes to Applicants92KB
- CES Recruitment Monitoring Form June105.5KB
- CES Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form amended 201679.5KB
- CES Guidance employment references FA Qs59.33KB
- Principal Letter from Chair of Governors397.93KB
- Inspection report420.09KB
About Bonus Pastor Catholic College
Bonus Pastor Catholic College is an award-winning 11-16 mixed Catholic school with a warm and caring ethos where every student is known and loved. We have a long history of excellent GCSE results and in October 2023 we were graded as ‘Outstanding’ in all categories by Ofsted. We were also awarded ‘Outstanding’ in our Catholic Schools Inspection in January 2024.
As of April 2024, Bonus Pastor Catholic College became a founding school of the St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust.
Principal
Jonathan Ronan BSc (Hons)
Ofsted report
“Students’ behaviour is outstanding. They conduct themselves with courtesy and show generosity towards others and commitment to achieving their very best. They are excellent ambassadors for the college. Students feel completely safe within the college. The governing body, headteacher and senior team share a strong desire to raise students’ achievement through improved teaching. The governing body is experienced and skilled and provides strong challenge and support on behalf of parents and the college community.” (September 2017)
"The school’s values of respect, responsibility and ambition are reflected in everything the school does. These values describe the day-to-day experience of every pupil perfectly. Pupils recognise this and said that the school is a community in which they are kept safe."
"The school is expertly led and managed. High expectations are the norm, for pupils’ academic achievements and personal development and for maintaining high levels of attendance. This is recognised by parents, who greatly appreciate the school’s endeavour. The governing body contributes strongly to the school’s work, checking carefully that pupils continue to be well served." (October 2023)
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