Headteacher
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Alcester, Warwickshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- ISR 25-31
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2015 or as soon as possible after that
- Apply by:
- 24 November 2014
Job overview
"St Benedict's seeks to develop the whole person"
St Benedict's is a Catholic Secondary School for students between 11 and 19 years of age The development of the whole person is the very cornerstone of our ethos and culture of which we are very proud. St Benedict's is an outstanding (Ofsted 2012) school which consistently strives for high academic achievement.
Due to the retirement of our current headteacher, we are seeking to appoint a person who will share in the values of our school. The ideal candidate will be:
- a practising Catholic with a clear vision and understanding of Catholic education
- a passionate practising teacher able to promote, inspire and demonstrate the highest possible outcome in Teaching and Learning for our pupils, whatever their ability
- a proven and demonstrable record of successful leadership
- a strategic thinker with the ability to formulate medium to long-term planning, driving the direction of the school
- an inspirational leader with vision and the ability to motivate staff, pupils, governors and parents to continued success
- an effective all round communicator able to build on our links with our wider community including the many feeder schools that support us
This is an exceptional opportunity to take over the leadership role of a progressive school where you will be supported by the parents, pupils and a team of dedicated professional staff and a committed governing body.
Informal visits to the school are welcome and encouraged.
Closing Date for applications: 24 November 2014 at 10.00am
Interviews will be held over 2 days: 2 and 3 December 2014
To request an application pack or to arrange a visit please contact: Mrs. Alannah Bayliss, School Manager on 01789 761938.
For further information please contact: Mr Mark O'Connell, Chair Of Governors on 07732 686045.
Further details are available on our website: www.stbenedictshigh.org.uk
We are willing to offer relocation assistance to the right candidate.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff & volunteers to share this commitment.
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Statement.
COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Archdiocese of Birmingham
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Age range: 11-19
About St Benedict's Catholic High School
- St Benedict's Catholic High School
- Kinwarton Road, Alcester
- Warwickshire
- B49 6PX
- United Kingdom
St Benedict’s Catholic High School is a mixed, mainstream, Roman Catholic secondary school in Alcester, Warwickshire. It caters to students aged 11 to 18 and has approximately 851 pupils enrolled.
St Benedict’s Catholic High School was founded in 1963 as a voluntary-aided school administered by Warwickshire County Council and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham. The school is named after Saint Benedict of Nursia, the patron saint of Europe and students.
A purpose-built £6m sixth-form building was opened in September 2011.
Headteacher
Mr D. Hughes
Vision and values
St Benedict’s Catholic High School strives to "encourage, support and inspire young people and the wider school community in the journey of faith". It aims to create a family environment where everyone is valued and respected. Teachers work hard to support the intellectual, creative, physical, spiritual and religious development of every pupil.
St Benedict’s provides a broad curriculum that includes English, maths, science, Spanish, history, computing, geography, technology, art, music and PE, as well as RE. Pupils in Years 7 and 8 take part in a Curriculum Carousel where they take subjects such as dance and drama.
The secondary school organises educational visits to places around the country and abroad, and creative activities such as school plays and poetry recitals.
Ofsted report
“Students, staff and parents are, quite rightly, proud to be associated with this school. All groups of students make excellent progress, regardless of their background or ability level. Students’ attainment has been significantly above average over time, including in English and mathematics. Teaching is outstanding. Lesson activities are planned extremely well to ensure they are demanding and exciting.”
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