Headteacher

This is a wonderful opportunity to lead a Catholic Secondary School through an exciting period of change. The governing body gained dynamic new membership in September 2014 and the school is on course to become an academy in September 2015 as part of a transformational agenda. Located in the idyllic Peak District, the school is making rapid progress. It needs a dynamic leader committed to academic excellence who has the skills to inspire staff and pupils, and appetite to work with the governing body to drive the school forward. The school has a unique identity and is greatly valued and supported by parents, pupils and the wider community of Glossop. It has a welcoming and caring Catholic ethos which seeks to ensure each and every one fulfils their potential.

The successful candidate will be a practising Catholic with evidence of participation in the life of the faith community.

Visits are welcomed and can be arranged via the Headteacher’s Personal Assistant.

Closing date: 24 April 2015
Interviews: Second week of May;  specific dates to be arranged

To request an application form, or arrange an informal discussion or visit with the Chair of Governors please contact:
Headteacher’s PA: Mrs. Helen Haslam
Tel: 01457 853611
'St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy', St. Mary’s Road, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8DR
h.haslam@st-philiphoward.derbyshire.sch.uk

Age range: 11-16 years

'St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy' is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate.

Guidance on completing your application

The Headteacher salary is paid on a 7 point salary range. If, as a result of their current salary, the successful candidate is eligible to be appointed at a point other than the minimum of the advertised salary range; then the governing body will pay two points higher than their existing salary, up to a maximum of the mid-point of the range.

Employer Information

The successful candidate will be employed by the “St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy” which is to be sponsored by the Nottingham Roman Catholic Diocesan Education Service. The responsibility for managing and appointing the Headteacher is delegated to the Governing Body of “St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy”.

'St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy'

St Philip Howard School has approval from the Secretary of State to become a voluntary academy sponsored by Nottingham Roman Catholic Diocesan Education Service. This change is seen by the Board of Governors as critical in developing their vision for the school. This process will be completed by the 1st September 2015.

Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher, St Philip Howard is seeking to employ a Headteacher with the educational expertise and management skills who can lead the school to excellence. The staff team is committed to the school and its pupils and supports the changes and demands being made of them. The school holds a valued place in the community and parents are supportive of the school and want academic excellence for their children.

The successful candidate will have the drive and vision and stamina combined with the management skills to lead their staff team to: rapidly restore the school to “outstanding”; focus upon the standards which will develop the unique character of the school; take advantage of external changes in the educational landscape locally and wider; and, have the vision and integrity to lead the school in short and longer term development. The Headteacher and their staff team will be able to rely upon the support of the Board of Governors and their wide range of educational, management and professional skills in achieving these objectives.

This is a school community united in wanting change and ready to support the successful candidate in taking the school forward.