Principal
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2018
- Apply by:
- 11 June 2017
Job overview
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy part of the Newman Catholic Collegiate Little Chell Lane, Tunstall Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6LZ,
Tele: 01782 883000, e-mail: office@smwca.org.uk
Required for January 2018 Principal, St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
The Directors of the Newman Catholic Collegiate are seeking to appoint a Principal for St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy. St Margaret Ward is a newly rebuilt and refurbished, vibrant and welcoming Catholic School which offers its new Principal:
• The ability to contribute to and be part of a strong Catholic school, which is an integral part of the local Church.
• An inclusive community of caring, interactive and enthusiastic students
. • A committed, loyal, creative and hardworking staff.
• The support of a friendly and engaged group of Directors and governors.
• The opportunity to work in a close and supportive relationship with the other Principals of the Collegiate.
• A unique collaboration with other secondary Catholic Academies in the area, particularly within the Trinity Sixth Form.
As a faithful and committed Catholic, you will:
• Offer a clear vision of Catholic education.
• Provide inspirational leadership.
• Build on good foundations with sustained improvement.
• Create the environment for good relationships to flourish.
Salary Range: Leadership Scale L33-L39 (depending on experience) To request an application pack and arrange a school visit, please contact:
Mrs Wilson : 01782 883004; email: kwilson@smwca.org.uk
Closing Date Monday 12th June (noon)
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st June 2017.
St Margaret Ward is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees will be expected to undertake an enhanced check with the DBS.
About St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
- St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
- Little Chell Lane, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent
- Staffordshire
- ST6 6LZ
- United Kingdom
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is a co-educational, Catholic secondary school with academy status in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent. There are approximately 1,072 students on the school roll, across the 11-16 and sixth-form provisions. Tunstall is located to the north-west of Stoke. The population is roughly 6,000 and it is known for its history of pottery and textiles.
At the beginning of each academic year, sixth-form students at St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy visit the campus of a Cambridge college. The school is named for a 16th-century Catholic martyr, who was executed during the reign of Elizabeth I for assisting a priest to escape from prison. The most famous former student is singer-songwriter Robbie Williams.
Principal
Chris Smith
Values and vision
The core values of St Margaret Ward are perseverance, integrity, independence, fulfilment, and love. These qualities create an environment of inclusivity and foster the desire of pupils and teachers to reach and even exceed expectations.
The secondary school's students and staff grow together on their faith journey, with daily opportunities for prayer and reflection. Pupils are encouraged to see God all around them, in each other, and in themselves. There are assemblies and other acts of worship each week for students in different year groups.
Ofsted report
“St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is a vibrant and welcoming school that radiates a shared ethos that everyone is a valuable and valued individual. You, supported by leaders, governors and directors, have built a strong community, established on shared values, where, as one pupil told inspectors, ‘everyone has a place and they belong to the school'.’’
View St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy’s latest Ofsted report
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