Principal of Priestley College
Priestley College
Warrington
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 25 November 2019
Job overview
Governors are seeking to appoint an exceptional individual who will provide outstanding leadership and strategic management for this successful and inclusive Sixth Form College.
The person appointed will have impressive levels of commitment, drive, enthusiasm and resilience to lead the College through a challenging landscape. Significant Senior Management experience in a further education or secondary school setting will be essential.
Priestley College became a 16-19 academy in 2017 and was a founding member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT) which includes both primary and secondary schools.
Interested parties can arrange a pre application visit to Priestley and/or discussion with the TCAT Chief Executive Officer by contacting Carol Blinkhorn on 01925 624453. For all other enquiries please contact HR on 01925 624460 or email hr@priestley.ac.uk.
Closing Date: Monday 25th November 2019
Interviews: Monday and Tuesday, 9th and 10th December 2019
Method of Application:
All applications must be made using the Priestley College Principal Application Form, available on the Job Vacancies page at www.priestley.ac.uk. Applications should be submitted by email to hr@priestley.ac.uk or sent in hard copy to HR, Priestley College, Loushers Lane, Warrington, WA4 6RD. HR will contact those candidates shortlisted for interview.
For full information about the post please refer to the Application Pack and supporting documentation, available on the Priestley College website.
Priestley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to and Enhanced DBS check and safer recruiting procedures.
If you have any questions please contact hr@priestley.ac.uk.
About Priestley College
Priestley College is a founder member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT) which currently consists of 9 schools and the College, working together to deliver a cohesive education pathway from primary through to sixth form.
We are an inclusive college with a consistent record of high achievement. We offer around 70 A-Level and Vocational courses and we are a college of several firsts.
The quality of education we provide in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths was recognised when we became the first dedicated sixth form in the country to receive STEM-assured status.
In September 2020, Priestley was chosen to be among the first tranche of colleges to provide T-Levels. In the same year our rugby academy became the first in the UK to receive ‘dual status’ as both boys and girls were excelling.
In its most recent OFSTED report the College was praised by inspectors who said ‘teachers ensure students develop the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in their qualifications and in their working life’.
In 2021 Priestley retained its matrix accreditation after an inspection found the quality of advice and guidance it provided met the internationally-recognised standard.
There are now over 2000 students at Priestley with the latest investment a £1.5M technology centre that boasts more than 200 computers. The Crescent Building has also been extended to provide extra café and study space whilst the Performing Arts facilities have been modernised. More than £15M has been invested in the campus since 1999 on projects including the Learning Resource Centre and an all-weather sports pitch.
Priestley’s growth in numbers has also gone hand in hand with increasing the range and scope of provision as well as significant improvements in quality.
By responding to student demand and national curriculum development, we have been able to broaden the choice by offering new curriculum lines.
Priestley is not a college that stands still. All tutors and staff constantly look for ways to improve in order to make the biggest difference to the highest number of young people.
The College’s goal will always be to inspire, challenge and support its students to ensure they reach their full potential.
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