Headteacher
The John Fisher School
Sutton
- Expired
- Salary:
- L32-L38. (£84,888-£97,850)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 3 November 2014
Job overview
'a beacon of Catholic education for boys.' (Section 48- Nov. 2013)
Due to the forthcoming retirement of our current Headteacher, Mr Mark Scully, the Governors are looking to recruit an exceptional Headteacher who will share and lead our ambition to take the school from Good to Outstanding. Starting on 1st September 2015, the successful candidate will champion the school's development, delivering change and a successful transition to Academy status.
The John Fisher School is a Roman Catholic comprehensive school within the Archdiocese of Southwark, educating boys aged 11 to 18 years old. Based in Purley in the London Borough of Sutton, the school has achieved increasing academic success at GCSE and 'A' level in recent years, culminating in being recognised nationally as one of the top 100 state comprehensives in 2014.
Our new Headteacher will be a practicing Catholic, a dynamic and inspirational leader with a proven track record of successful and varied leadership experiences in more than one school. You will promote and drive the strategic vision, build on our academic achievements, sporting excellence and success in the arts with a particular emphasis on choral music. You will be an advocate for further change and improvement, supporting our existing strong ethos of pastoral care for the students.
The leadership of our School offers a rare opportunity to use and develop your skills within an exciting, vibrant and creative School. Steeped in rich tradition, it also challenges all students to learn and progress. If you share our values and ambitions and can communicate your passion for education, we look forward to receiving your application.
Please contact Janet Rigby (the office manager) on tel: 0208 763 3702 (Direct) for an informal discussion or email jrigby3@suttonmail.org to arrange an informal visit with our current headteacher, where you can tour the school and meet some of the team. Application packs are available via the school website www.johnfisherschool.org
The closing date for completed applications is Monday 3rd November 2014 (noon) and should be returned to Janet Rigby at the above e-mail.
Shortlisting will be taking place on Wednesday 5th November 2014. Successful candidates for interview will be contacted on Thursday 6th November 2014.
Interviews will be held week beginning Monday 24th November 2014.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and to equality of opportunity. Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
THE JOHN FISHER SCHOOL
Peaks Hill, Purley, Surrey, CR8 3YP
Attached documents
About The John Fisher School
Our mission is simple – we aspire for academic, cultural and sporting excellence. We want to be the best all boys’ catholic comprehensive school in the country!
John Fisher is an oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school with 1155 students including 223 in the Sixth Form. We are located just outside Purley town centre and a 15 minute walk from the train station (27 minutes from London Bridge and 20 minutes from Gatwick Airport).
There is definitely a culture of achievement at John Fisher and visitors always comment about our “distinctive” ethos. If you come to visit us, you will see that our students are happy and are very positive about our school.
Our vibrant staff are enthusiastic and passionate about ensuring our students get the very best deal. Looking after our staff and ensuring they are supported and given every opportunity to develop:
“As an NQT, I was very pleased with the support I received” (Ella Fowler, Acting Subject Leader of Art);
“ I am really proud to be a member of staff at The John Fisher School. During my time here I have had many opportunities to develop my knowledge and skills. This has enabled me to progress from Director of Learning to Assistant Headteacher. Well-being continues to be an important focus for all in our community and this compliments the Catholic ethos of the school.” (Iestyn Jones, Assistant Headteacher).
Our teachers:
· Never receive judgements about their teaching.
· Engage in peer learning and work collaboratively
· Have a voice that is listened to and enjoy their job
Our school:
· Does not hold unnecessary meetings
· Encourages all employees to develop professionally and has a non-threatening, supportive professional development (appraisal) process
· Prioritises wellbeing and provides free access to our on-site gymnasium as well as many other benefits
· Has a distributive leadership philosophy not subscribing to a top-down management approach
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