Principal
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
London
- Expired
- Salary:
- From £95,000
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 17 October 2018
Job overview
The Governors of St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College are seeking to appoint a new Principal as the current post-holder is due to retire this year, 2018/2019. We are a progressive and growing sixth form college currently supporting circa 1,200 full-time 16-19 year old students. We have a strong reputation for our Catholic identity, community ethos and inclusive approach to the sixth form provision. Students enjoy their time with us. In late 2017, the College was graded as ‘requires improvement’. The positive message from the Ofsted report was that our students show very good attitudes to learning and they are keen to achieve their qualifications. We have polite students with excellent behaviour in lessons.
We are looking to appoint a Catholic Principal with drive and enthusiasm. To be successful, you
will be innovative, inspirational and committed in all areas of the College work in order to provide outstanding educational skills for all our students. You should also be seeking a challenge to continue to draw on the progress that collectively we have been making since receiving the Ofsted report.
This is a demanding and multi-faceted role and the Governors are looking to appoint a successor with the tenacity and vision to build on the current structure that has been put in place to drive the College towards outstanding. A competitive salary is being o ered of over £95,000 for the right applicant.
The successful candidate will:
• Be a practising Catholic.
• Have strong leadership skills.
• Have solid experience in the sixth form sector or 16-19 phase.
• Have the capacity to motivate sta and inspire young people.
• Appreciate the value of the educational process in an inner-city context.
• Be fully committed to staff development across the institution.
Application forms and supporting information are available on the College website or directly from the Principal’s PA, Debbie O’Sullivan, on extension 203 or dse@stcharles.ac.uk
Prospective candidates who wish to visit the College and meet the current Principal, Elaine Taylor, are very welcome to do so and should make contact with Debbie O’Sullivan to arrange a visit.
Closing date: Midday on Friday, 16th November 2018.
Shortlist: Tuesday, 20th November 2018.
Interviews: Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th November 2018.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates for vacant posts are expected to share this commitment and all appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure check. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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About St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
- St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
- St Charles Square, North Kensington
- London
- W10 6EY
- United Kingdom
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College is based in North Kensington, within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The college has a Catholic ethos at its core, and a commitment to ensuring that every student gets a fantastic deal whilst they are studying with us.
The college offers a broad range of vocational and A level provision alongside a ‘passport to independence’ programme that includes enrichment, volunteering and work related opportunities.
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College is recognised as a Good Provider following inspection in June 2022.
Principal
Martin Twist
Values and Vision
The College’s mission is to enable all its students to achieve their greatest potential, inspiring them to wisdom, compassion and leadership in service to others. We aim to achieve this in a community defined by Catholic values which has the person and teaching of Christ at its centre.
Ofsted
“Leaders and staff have created an environment in which learners and staff have respect for each other. Teachers ensure that lessons are calm and orderly. Learners demonstrate maturity and their behaviour at college is good. They respond positively to the high expectations that staff have of them.” Ofsted, June 2022
Why join our team
By joining us you can benefit from:
- Flexible working opportunities for teachers
- Company car scheme
- Inner London weighting salary enhancement
- Pension scheme
- State-of-the-art gym facilities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- College wellbeing committee
- Access to outstanding professional development opportunities from Teach South East including: Initial Teacher Training, ECT support, participation in external subject hubs, and the full range of NPQ programmes
- Comprehensive CPD programme
What staff say about us
“As soon as I stepped into St Charles, I knew the role was right for me and hoped I would be successful at interview. The space at St Charles is collaborative, staff and students immediately made me feel part of the team.” Director of HR and PA to Principal
“The one thing that hasn’t changed is the passion St Charles' teaching and support staff have, to ensure that every student receives the best education we can offer them. I feel privileged and proud to work here.” Library Manager
“St Charles is a place where you are known and you belong. It is a caring environment where everyone thrives and becomes the best version of themselves. We are ambitious, creative and we celebrate cultural diversity.” Teacher of Sociology
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