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Principal

St Anne's Church of England Academy

Rochdale

  • Expired
Salary:
L33 – L37 (£87732 - £96763)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2019
Apply by:
31 March 2019

Job overview

St Anne’s Church of England Academy is a vibrant, ambitious and inclusive 11-18 comprehensive school in Middleton, only 0.5 miles from Junction 19 of the M62.  Oversubscribed in lower years, there are currently 730 students on roll and the bright, modern building provides a purposeful, stimulating and engaging learning environment.  The current Principal is retiring, and Governors are now looking to appoint a new Principal with the ambition and skill set to build on the academy’s many strengths and take it forward to even greater levels of success. It is essential that the Principal will promote the Christian ethos and values of a Church of England school.

This is an exciting time for the Academy. It has been through a period of significant positive transformation in recent years and whilst currently graded as ‘Requires Improvement’ there is a confidence that many of the necessary ingredients are in place to move securely towards a ‘Good’ judgement. Much of this confidence is based on the highly skilled and effective team of staff who share a collective commitment to improvement. The task of the new Principal will be to provide clear, strong, inspirational and all-round leadership to secure a high-quality curriculum, informed pedagogy, effective assessment and engaging, inclusive teaching and learning that enables all students to achieve.

The academy serves a community with a number of challenges, including over 60% of students classed as ‘disadvantaged’. There is a clear moral purpose and shared commitment to ensuring that students' aspirations and futures are highly successful and prosperous.  Significant emphasis is placed on enabling students to be ready to learn every day and aspire to ambitious futures.

The academy is jointly sponsored by the Crossland family and the Church of England. They and Governing Board colleagues recognise the challenges that lie ahead and want a Principal who is motivated by this and who shares their values, optimism and ambition. 

If you are a dynamic and experienced senior leader in a secondary setting, this role offers you an outstanding opportunity to challenge yourself in a new environment and to make a significant difference to St Anne’s Church of England Academy. 

You must:

  • Have a successful track record of sustained improvement and a determination to maximise the opportunities available.
  • Be highly motivated and driven, having an in-depth knowledge of excellence in secondary education and a commitment to ensuring the highest quality of teaching and learning. 
  • Have the creativity and vision to inspire and lead change together with the focus to ensure successful outcomes are reached.
  • Have a ‘can-do’ attitude that will motivate and engage students, staff and the wider community.
  • Display compassion, be skilled at holding staff to account and be accustomed to personal accountability for student outcomes and all aspects of your work. 

 

Above all you will ensure that the young people, their learning and developing their potential remains at the heart of all decisions.

To find out more about this exceptional opportunity please visit: www.hays.co.uk/jobs/st-annes-academy

For a confidential discussion about the role, to arrange a visit or to make an application, please contact Martin Blair at Hays Leadership Appointments.
T: 07736 791138 E: martin.blair@hays.com

Please do not use any online “APPLY” options.

Closing date – 9am, 1st April
Interviews – 29th and 30th April

The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

About St Anne's Church of England Academy

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+44 161 643 2643

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St Anne's is a secondary 11-16 school in Middleton, Rochdale. Joining the Trust in 2021, the school is on a rapid improvement trajectory with very exciting things to come being part of the Cranmer Community. The quality of education is the school's absolute priority and all staff are supported in being part of this through the new structured whole school and faculty led CPD offer which focuses on specific themes such as metacognition and how to use Rosenshine's principles. The school has made incredible progress with students' online learning and is trailblazing the use of Microsoft Teams, rapidly developing pedagogy so that students continue to be engaged at home as much as at school. The building is a new build with excellent facilities and grounds. The site is easily accessible in less than one mile from Junction 19 of the M62.

St Anne’s Academy Vision and Values

VISION

The best for everyone, the best from everyone. We have faith in our future.

Values

Aspiration I believe that having high aspirations can motivate me to work hard and achieve my goals without excuses. I have high expectations in everything I do.  Aspiration is valuable because it allows me to look beyond my current experiences and to understand, interpret and change the world for the better.

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper and not to harm you, to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

Integrity I believe that living my life by high moral standards and values is important.  I understand how values are grounded in faith and biblical teaching. I commit to doing the right thing in all circumstances, even if this makes things more difficult for me and when no one is watching.  I take responsibility for myself and my community to help it improve for everyone.

“Whoever walks in integrity walks securely.” Proverbs 10:9a

Respect I believe that mutual respect is the most important element in a kind and cohesive community.  Respect, and self-respect, means that I take things seriously.  I care about myself and others and aim to do good as I go.  Respect is valuable because it allows me to understand the differences in our community and to know how to behave in the best interests of that community.

“Love your neighbour as you love yourself.” Matthew 22:39

Hard work I believe that through hard work I can overcome challenges as I meet them.  I am resilient and want to complete every task to the best of my ability.  Hard work is valuable because it enables me to be the best I can be and the best I am meant to be. It builds the foundation of experience and learning for my future.

“With God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26

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