Principal
Priestley College
Warrington
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 27 January 2020
Job overview
Priestley College in Warrington offers a diverse range of A-level and vocational courses to over 2,000 students. It’s an inclusive college with an excellent track record and reputation where students consistently achieve great results. The College is an integral part of the community, playing an influential role in raising attainment across all age groups. Priestley College is a founding member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), which currently consists of nine schools and the college, working together to deliver a cohesive education pathway from primary through to sixth form.
Our new Principal will inherit an excellent foundation on which to build for the future: an experienced and committed staff group; a college estate that is well-maintained and fit for purpose; and a sound financial status that sees us looking forward with confidence and ambition. Our belief is that the College can be outstanding in all aspects of its provision, and the new Principal will play a key leadership role in harnessing the talent and capacity from within the College and across the Trust to make this happen.
We expect that you will already have significant senior management experience in a further education or secondary school setting, and that you can bring a highly developed understanding of the current and emerging opportunities and challenges in the sector. This professional expertise should be complemented by your personal attributes and leadership style – combining commitment, drive, enthusiasm and resilience, and an understanding of how to get the very best out of others.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Raymond Kelly or Louise Bickley at Navigate NDC on 01625 800862, or you can email priestley@navigategroup.co.uk to request an information pack.
Closing date: Monday 27th January 2020 (noon)
Interviews: Monday and Tuesday 3rd and 4th February 2020
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 an Enhanced DBS check and safer recruiting procedures.
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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