Headteacher

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust and the Governors of Saint Paul’s Catholic High School are seeking to appoint an ambitious and talented leader who will lead our wonderful Catholic school with drive, compassion and humility. We would like to appoint a leader who is passionate about our vision which is the belief that every child matters and “Where every child is known and loved, as a child of God”. We are also seeking a candidate with the skills and expertise to raise standards, working positively alongside staff and building on the existing strengths of the school. Saint Paul’s has enjoyed a sustained period of success and stability, becoming one of the most oversubscribed schools in the city. Outcomes rose significantly last year and are expected to improve again, while suspensions continue to fall year-on-year. Attendance is now in line with national figures and continues to strengthen. We remain committed to refining our curriculum and further enhancing teaching and learning to ensure our young people receive the very best education and outcomes. The school belongs to Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust, which provides excellent support to headteachers in terms of finance, HR, IT, school improvement services, SEND and Safeguarding. At Corpus Christi, we pride ourselves on working alongside leaders, recognising the challenges we face and always being solution-focussed. Therefore, we think this is an attractive post for experienced headteachers who want to be able to focus more on delivering excellent education and less on day-to-day operational matters. We also believe this post will appeal to candidates new to headship, who will appreciate always having someone at the end of a phone with whom you can discuss any worries or concerns, in confidence, and always in a supportive manner. It is a requirement of this role to be a practising Catholic and there will be Diocesan representation on the interview panel. Applicants are also advised to read the Guidance on securing a Faith Reference in Section J of the Person Specification. The successful candidate will: Be a practising Catholic who can demonstrate a clear vision and understanding of Catholic education and a commitment to promote the Catholic ethos throughout the whole school community Be fully committed to ensuring safeguarding practices at the school are highly effective Be able to drive teaching, learning and curriculum development forward, demonstrating passion and enthusiasm Be knowledgeable and up-to-date with current educational practice Be an excellent leader and manager with strong interpersonal skills Be able to motivate others and work as part of a team Be an excellent communicator with a calm disposition and welcoming manner Be able to work with parents and the wider community Be able to demonstrate the ability to raise academic standards We can offer the successful candidate: A caring, happy school with a strong Catholic ethos Fri