Principal
Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Stafford
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership 27 - 33 (£74,615 - £86,435) (negotiable for an exceptional candidate)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018 or January 2019
- Apply by:
- 22 May 2018
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead Blessed William Howard Catholic High School as the school embarks on the next stage of its development. As part of a proposed newly enlarged Multi Academy Company of 15 schools, the successful applicant will benefit from a strong leadership model with the guidance and support of an experienced and supportive Chief Executive Officer. Candidates will be considered on their potential as well as their actual experience.
Blessed William Howard Catholic High School has been providing secondary education in the heart of Staffordshire for over 50 years. We serve the Catholic community in a wide geographical area in the Archdiocese of Birmingham, stretching up to the village of Brewood on the edge of Wolverhampton, 13 miles to the south and up to the town of Stone, 8 miles to the north.
With inspirational history and heritage and breath-taking countryside, Stafford was listed in the top ten ‘affordable and happy’ places to live in England.
Our school offers a haven where all are welcome to flourish as individuals academically, socially, morally and spiritually.
“There is a warm atmosphere and the quality of relationships between all members of the school community are a particular strength. Pupils and staff are friendly, helpful, polite and welcoming to visitors.” Diocesan Section 48 Report (December 2017)
The right candidate should:
- Be a practising Catholic, fully committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.
- Have a clear ambition to lead our wonderful school to offer an outstanding education
- Build upon the positive attitude of the students to continue to improve academic results.
- Have the capacity to respond positively to the changing educational environment.
- Be an aspirational leader who will inspire, motivate, challenge and encourage staff.
The school will offer:
- Staff and students dedicated to high quality learning and teaching
- A supportive leadership team who works positively and constructively
- A clear programme of professional development with opportunities for future career development with an expanding and forward thinking Multi Academy Company.
You must submit a Catholic Education Service application form for this post. If you would like to apply, please contact Mrs S Marshall, Headteacher’s PA at the email address below or by telephone, for an application pack and application form, or simply download the details from the school’s website.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk
Attached documents
About Blessed William Howard Catholic School
- Blessed William Howard Catholic School
- Rowley Avenue, Stafford
- Staffordshire
- ST17 9AB
- United Kingdom
Our school is a successful 11-18 Catholic High School with 839 on roll (110 in the Sixth Form). Blessed William Howard Catholic High School has been providing secondary education in the heart of Stafford for over 50 years.
We serve the Catholic community in a wide geographical area in the Archdiocese of Birmingham, stretching up to the village of Brewood on the edge of Wolverhampton, 13 miles to the south and up to the town of Stone, 8 miles to the north. Our admissions policy enables parents who want a faith education for their child to join our community.
Through the teachings of the Catholic Church and our vibrant liturgical life we open paths of discovery, helping children to understand themselves, others and how they may live fulfilled lives, making a positive difference through who and how they are. Our school offers a haven where all are welcome to flourish as individuals academically, socially, morally and spiritually.
The school became part of Holy Trinity Catholic Multi Academy Company in March 2016.
Headteacher
Mr Phil Smith
Values and Vision
Blessed William Howard presents itself as a community growing in faith and love together. It raises its students based on Christ’s teaching of love and respect, providing an educational experience that is supportive as well as challenging to give students the best grounding for further education possible.
We aim to provide:
- Academic development – where everyone has something to offer and gifts and talents to explore are recognised.
- Pastoral care through the quality of our relationships.
- Moral development encouraged by a common set of expectations, beliefs and witness.
- A concern for values, especially respect and equality.
- A supportive atmosphere which is mindful of the underprivileged and the poor in spirit.
- Spiritual development in a community which prays together.
Ofsted (2012)
"The school promotes students' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development well"
"The school has a strong atmosphere of respect and courtesy. All staff and students have a positive approach to relationships and appreciate the need to get on with each other."
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