Principal

John Henry Newman Catholic College

Part of Our Lady And All Saints Catholic Multi Academy Company

Principal

Salary Range: LS32-LS38

Start Date: September 2027

John Henry Newman Catholic College is a high performing and over-subscribed Catholic school situated in North Solihull. It was formerly known as Archbishop Grimshaw School and was reopened under its new name in January 2011. John Henry Newman Catholic College joined Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Multi Academy Trust in 2024. Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Multi Academy will be come part of St Michael the Archangel CMAT in September 2027.

Following the resignation of our current Principal, the Board of Directors wish to appoint a practicing and committed Catholic who is experienced, inspirational and ambitious. The successful applicant will have the expertise, energy and enthusiasm to sustain the unique identity of our College with high academic standards, and our Catholic life and ethos.

The socio-economic profile of our area make it an ideal location to make a dramatic impact on the lives of the students we serve and challenge the educational manifestations of social disadvantage. Central to our mission is that all students are individual and made in God's image. Our HEART values are central to all that we do. These are:

• Holiness

• Empathy

• Altruism

• Reconciliation

• Truthfulness

We wish to appoint an exceptional leader who:

• is a practicing and committed Catholic able and willing to give public witness to their faith

• has an outstanding track record of educational leadership with proven success and demonstrable impact.

• is strategic, analytical, creative and evaluative with due regard for accountability.

• demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement in the development of staff and pupils.

• has the authority to lead effectively with impact

• has the vision, imagination and commitment to meet the highest professional standards and be a role model for our school

• is able to work effectively with a diverse range of families

• is able to work effectively with a variety of external agencies.

Closing Date: 9.00 a.m. on 1st December 2026

Shortlisting: 2nd December 2026

Interview Date: 10th and 11th December 2026

We encourage interested candidates to visit the school for a tour. To arrange a tour of the school, or if you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Mrs Louise Collett-Hall, Business Support Manager on Icollett@jhncc.org or 0121 770 5331.

For further information about the school, please visit https://www.johnhenrynewmancatholiccollege.org.uk/

This is a great time to join a new MAC that is building our "family" of schools for the future. You will be expected to play your part in our strategic and operational development. It is fast paced but exciting and great time to join this Catholic MAC and further your development as a leader in Catholic education.

To apply, please visit My New Term to complete an online application

John Henry Newman Catholic College, part of Our Lady and All Saints Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups.

All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, Medical Clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications.

All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.