Our Lady of the Magnificat MAC are looking to recruit a Assistant Principal to lead our inclusion strategy at St Benedict’s Catholic High School.  We are seeking to appoint an exceptional leader, who can lead staff, in order to raise the aspirations and attainment of our pupils. The role requires an enthusiastic leader with unwavering drive, vision and a commitment to help others achieve. This is a permanent, full time position.

St Benedict’s Catholic High School is based in Alcester in Warwickshire and is only 20 minutes away from Birmingham. The school has been on a transformational journey in recent years and in March 2024 was graded Good in all areas by Ofsted. Academic attainment is a strength with a improving three-year trend that culminated in a Progress 8 score of +0.33 in August 2024. As a smaller than average secondary school relationships and culture are extremely positive and as noted by Ofsted “There is a real community environment and feeling of pride about the school.”

As we look to continue our journey of improvement we are firmly focussed on inclusive practices and a culture of high expectations and look to extend our leadership team to drive forward these aims. The successful candidate will therefore:

• Develop strategic planning and staff management to oversee an area to be decided upon on interview.

This is not a protected post and we encourage applications from candidates that are Catholic or non-Catholic. As we strive to become an employer of choice, not only will you be joining a progressive multi-academy company, you will also receive a competitive benefits package, which as well as salary includes:

• Health & Wellbeing employee assistance programme
• Family friendly policies
• Access to an excellent pension scheme
• Access to professional qualifications and training

Closing date: 2nd May 2025 at 9:00 am

Interview date: Week commencing 5th May 2025

Some of our roles attract a high level of interest and for this reason we review applications as they are received, therefore on occasions this means roles may close earlier than advertised; so early applications are highly recommended.

We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to achieving our core mission, therefore we actively encourage a wide diversity of applications. 

The MAC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff & volunteers to share this commitment.  As such we will be implementing the use of online searches for all posts in line with guidance from KCSIE 2024.  Online searches are not part of the shortlisting process itself and candidates will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Statement.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and therefore will make reasonable adjustments required for interview. Please discuss any requirements you may have with us.