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Headteacher - St Edmund Campion

Job details
Posting date: 05 April 2024
Salary: £71,729.00 to £83,081.00 per year
Additional salary information: 71729 - 83081
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 03 May 2024
Location: Nottingham, NG2 5HN
Company: Vacancy Filler
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: MAR20244894

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Summary

Join us and help us shape the future of Catholic education in Nottinghamshire.
The Diocese of Nottingham is looking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher to this high performing Catholic Primary School from September 2024.
At St Edmund Campion we work hard to provide a caring and friendly atmosphere for our children, where the teachings of the Gospel are central to our ethos. Through our broad and balanced curriculum, we aim to develop independent, confident and happy children. We are seeking someone with a demonstrable track record of evidenced school improvement work; someone who is a genuine team player, and who can show through examples that they are able to take people with them on their strategic journey.
About us
St Edmund Campion Catholic Voluntary Academy is in West Bridgford. We are an Ofsted-rated Good school.
‘Pupils flourish and succeed at St Edmund Campion’ (Ofsted July 2023)
We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.
You will:

Be a practising Catholic (please see accompanying NRCDES document ‘Catholic School and the Definition of a Practising Catholic) with a strong faith commitment and a clear vision for Catholic Education.
Ensure that the example and teachings of Jesus Christ are at the centre of all that we do.
Place safeguarding at the heart of the school.
Have a proven track records of successful leadership, management, and school improvement.
Have the vision, motivation, and energy to initiate, lead and manage strategies to build on the current successes and achievements of the school.
Be passionate about ensuring that each pupil fulfils their unique potential.
Be a confident, positive, and visible leader with the ability to build relationships with staff, pupils, parents, Governors, Directors, and others working in the CMAT and a wide variety of external partners.
Constantly be looking ahead, working closely with the CMAT, Governors and the SLT to develop a compelling faith centred vision for the school that acts as the focus of all activity and drives improvement.
Be able to build successful teams and work collaboratively with others to achieve success.
Have the ability to motivate themselves and others.
Be able to respond and adapt effectively to changing circumstances, maintaining high levels of performance.
Actively listen and effectively communicate to a wide range of audiences.

Why work for us:
At St Edmund Campion we offer:

A salary of £71,729 - £83,081 per annum (Leadership Scale points 18 - 24).
Enthusiastic and ambitious children who are keen to learn.
A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
Access to first-class CPD opportunities with a specialist support staff CPD programme.
A highly supportive and ambitious Catholic Multi-Academy Trust Board and Governing Body.
Professional assistance through our Employee Assistance Programme– emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals.
Health and wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider.
Staff discounts and a salary sacrifice scheme that includes a Cycle-to-work scheme.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please call the school office on 0115 9147889 to arrange this.
How to Apply:
Prior to application, please contact Moira Dales, Deputy CEO via email to discuss the role:
m.dales@ololcatholicmat.co.uk
Please complete the online application form located on our vacancies page and include the following:

A supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4 (included within the online application form)
An additional single side of A4, summarising the impact of your work as a leader in your current / recent roles.

Closing Date: Friday 26 April 2024 at 9.00am
Interview date: 8 May 2024
Start Date: 1 September 2024
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks are required for successful applicants.
Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.
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