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Dixons Croxteth Academy

Liverpool

Salary:
Leadership Scale 27-32 (May be extended for an exceptional candidate)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2016
Apply by:
13 July 2015

Job overview

Help with relocation expenses may be available

After a long and successful career at The De La Salle Academy, our outstanding Principal is retiring. The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an inspirational leader, who will guide this highly successful Academy through its next stage of development.

The successful candidate will:

  • Be a strong, energetic and inspirational leader with the vision to continue our journey of improvement
  • Be committed to raising standards in teaching and learning
  • Have a track record of innovative, successful and effective senior leadership
  • Be a practising Roman Catholic

The De La Salle Academy, Liverpool is an 11-18 boys' Catholic Academy, situated in north-east Liverpool. We have recently completed an extensive buildings renovation programme; and the Academy represents an attractive option for prospective pupils. We were judged 'Good' by Ofsted in June 2013, and have a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

For an application pack please contact Sue Pybis on 0151 546 3134 and/or spybis@de-la-salle.co.uk

Completed applications can be returned by e-mail to spybis@de-la-salle.co.uk

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 13th July 2015
Interviews: Thursday 16th and Friday 17th July 2015

The De La Salle Academy, Carr Lane East, Liverpool L11 4SG

The De La Salle Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

About Dixons Croxteth Academy

+44 151 546 3134

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Why choose Dixons Croxteth Academy


  • Consistent behaviour and expectations; teachers can teach and students can learn
  • Weekly coaching for all staff
  • Exceptionally visible and supportive senior leadership team
  • Hardworking staff and students who want to do well
  • Schemes of work fully resourced and ready


The right candidate will be totally aligned to our values of hard work, integrity and fairness and completely committed to our mission: to ensure that all students succeed at university, or a real alternative, thrive economically and live a great life.


Dixons Academies Trust


The Dixons Academies Trust is a family of 16 schools in Liverpool, Manchester, Bradford and Leeds: 3 primaries, 9 secondaries, 2 all-through and one standalone sixth form. We are committed to making a difference where it matters most:


  • Values driven
  • Over 30 years of challenging educational and social disadvantage
  • Ambitious for every child and highly inclusive
  • Always in the top 5 nationally for progress at secondary
  • Committed to recruiting a diverse workforce
  • Exceptional colleagues will support you to be your best
  • Low staff turnover


We establish high-performing non-faith academies which maximise attainment, value diversity, develop character and build cultural capital. By the age of 18, we want every student to have the choice of university or a high-quality apprenticeship.


Visit youtube.com/dixonsopensource to learn more about our approaches and culture.

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Applications closed