Headteacher
St.Wilfrid's RC College
South Tyneside
- Expired
- Salary:
- L30 - L36
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 9 April 2024
Job overview
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust
St Wilfrid’s R.C. College
Temple Park Road, South Shields, NE34 0QA
HEADTEACHER VACANCY
Required for September 2024
Headteacher Group 7, L30 – L36 (£96,239 - £111,470)
Permanent and full time
Number on Roll: 1358
Following the progression of the post holder into the Trust Standards Team, applications are invited from practising and committed Catholics for the post of Headteacher at St Wilfrid’s R.C. College.
We are looking to appoint an inspiring Headteacher who will build on our current strengths and continue to develop and enhance all aspects of school life. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, a committed leader and must be able to demonstrate that they have significant experience of leadership at a senior level.
The successful candidate will lead St Wilfrid’s in inspiring and developing all members of the community on a journey through faith and learning. At St Wilfrid’s we strive to achieve excellence and overcome challenges through mutual respect and consideration whilst our workload charter sets the tone for what we stand for as a Trust and sets out our commitment in relation to staff workload and wellbeing. This supports our overall mission of creating: Better Schools, Better Communities and Better Futures in Christ.
St Wilfrid’s R.C. College is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.
The successful applicant can be assured of excellent support from the Governors, Trust central team, the Diocese and partner schools.
It is recommended that potential applicants read the letter from the Chair of Governors alongside this advert.
To have an informal, confidential discussion about the post with Mr B Tapping, CEO or to arrange a visit to the school please email Mrs D Mollon, Executive Assistant at dmollon@bccet.org.uk Please note that any visits and discussions would need to take place by Thursday 28th March in line with the Easter holiday.
Completed application forms and all supporting forms should be submitted to recruitment@bccet.org.uk by 9am on Tuesday 9th April 2024.
Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 9th April 2024
Shortlisting date: Monday 15th April 2024
Interview dates: Tuesday 16th & Wednesday 17th April 2024
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted on 15th April with invitations to interviews and applicants are kindly requested to provisionally book in Leave of Absences for 16th & 17th in the meantime.
Please note that as part of the interview process shortlisted candidates will be asked to prepare a 15 minute act of Celebration of the Word on a topic of their choice to deliver on the 17th April.
If you have any questions, including during the Easter break please contact recruitment@bccet.org.uk
Attached documents
About St.Wilfrid's RC College
- St.Wilfrid's RC College
- Temple Park Road, South Shields
- Tyne and Wear
- NE34 0QA
- United Kingdom
St Wilfrid’s RC College is a mixed, mainstream, Roman Catholic secondary school located in South Shields, Tyne and Wear. The school has a sixth form and educates students within the 11-19 age range.
St Wilfrid’s RC College was previously a mathematics and computing college. In 2016, it converted to academy status. The school operates under the guidance of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.
Headteacher
TB Tapping
Values and vision
St Wilfrid’s RC College is committed to supporting students to reach their full potential through faith and learning. It believes in enhancing relationships between all members of the community through mutual learning and respect.
The school’s vision is built on a partnership between students, teachers, parents and the wider community, who all contribute to supporting the educational process. A wide programme of activities allows each student to mature individually.
Ofsted report
“Students receive an outstanding education that prepares them extremely well for their future. Most groups of students make consistently outstanding progress and leave with attainment that is well above that found nationally. There is a relentless focus on raising achievement for all students in the school and this is proving very successful. Much of the teaching is outstanding and is never less than good, partly as a result of the sharing of exemplary practice across the school. Teachers have expert subject knowledge and use this well to help students to learn rapidly.”
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