Principal

The Role

The Directors of the St Francis & St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Company in partnership with the Archdiocese of Birmingham wish to appoint a Principal to lead SS Mary and John’s Catholic Primary Academy, Wolverhampton.

About us

SS Mary and John’s is a much loved, oversubscribed academy in the heart of a supportive community, on a rapid journey of improvement.

Our mission is:

“Striving for excellence as disciples of Jesus, learning from St Mary and St John.”

We want everyone in our school community to know it, see it, feel it and remember it.

As a Catholic Academy, proud to be part of the St Francis & St Clare Multi Academy Company, we believe it is our vocational duty to develop the whole person, in the image and likeness of Jesus Christ, and to be uncompromisingly ambitious for all in our school.

About you:

• Have a strong Catholic Faith and a clear understanding of leading change effectively.
• Have a proven track record of impacting positively on whole school outcomes and the quality of education for all.
• Have ambitious expectations that inspire, challenge and encourage staff to achieve the best for our pupils, enabling every child to reach their potential.
• Nurture and further develop our strong Catholic ethos and community spirit.
• Continue to develop collaborative partnerships with parents, the parish, the wider community and the Diocese in preparing pupils to live and flourish in the modern world.
• Be committed to the St Francis & St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Company vision to ‘provide excellent Catholic education where together we follow the light of Christ, finding purpose, growth and Wholeness’.

Our strong commitment to safeguarding means this post is subject to an Enhanced For more information or to access an application form, please visit www. sfscmac.co.uk/vacancies/ and take a look at our Academy website: www.ssmaryandjohns.co.uk

Completed applications can be returned via email to recruitment@sfscmac.co.uk (or for more information you may contact Mrs M. Cutter Senior HR Officer, at the company head office: (c/o: Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy, Old Fallings Lane, Wolverhampton WV10 8BL. or telephone the St Francis and St Clare Catholic MAC recruitment line 01902 558709).

Should you wish to arrange a visit or discuss this opportunity further, please contact Melissa Cutter (see contact information below) to arrange a suitable time.

Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 (KCSIE) online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.