The successful candidate will:

·         Maintain appropriate levels of safety, security and data protection within the working environment

·         Communicate in a professional manner with staff, students and external agents.

·         Have the ability to demonstrate good organisational skills.

·         Follow school procedures consistently.

·         To comply with the schools commitment, policies and procedures in relation to the protection and safeguarding of children.

Cardinal Newman School can offer:

·         A well-motivated body of students.

·         A friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff.

·         A friendly, supportive and positive team to work in

·         A vibrant programme of extra-curricular activities, which broaden the experience of our students.

·         A caring ethos with strong international links and a commitment to actively supporting global charity and fundraising projects.

·         National College membership

·         Access to our gym facilities and opportunities to get involved in staff-organised sports.

·         Our staff-led wellbeing group and common room association where we plan social events for all our staff are welcome to participate.

·         Staff Benefits –including cycle to work scheme, car benefits, home and electronics and care first support offering counselling and support services. 

 Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in 37-acre grounds in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry. This is a fantastic opportunity to help lead the school and make a

significant contribution to the future success of the school. We are located within easy access of all areas of Coventry and commutable from surrounding areas such as Birmingham, Solihull, Leamington Spa and Sutton Coldfield.

 Previous applicants need not apply

 Closing date for applications: Monday 22^nd June 2026 @ 9am

 We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should we receive an overwhelming number of applications before the closing date.

 As part of our strong commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 (KCSIE), online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.

 Cardinal Newnan Catholic School, part of Holy Cross Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check.

 Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, medical clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

 This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

 This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

 An online social media check will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all conditional offers of employment.

Sandpits Lane, Coventry, CV6 2FR Tel: 024 76332382    Fax: 024 76335626