The successful candidate will:

·         Have a proven record of success at Assistant Headteacher level.

·         Share fully in the strategic leadership of the school.

·         Have a proven ability to work in partnership with staff, learners and their parents/carers offering support and challenge.

·         Have a passion for working with young people to develop their own excellence and be committed to raising students’ aspirations.

·         Be a creative and strategic thinker, able to see through and sustain initiatives.

·         Have excellent communication, organisational and inter-personal skills.

·         Aspire to lead their own school as Headteacher in the future.

Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry.  This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to help lead the school and make a significant contribution to the future success of the school.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 10^th June @ 9am

Interview date: to be confirmed

 Internal applicants should refer to the attached guidance document when completing the online application form.

Cardinal Newman Catholic School, part of Holy Cross Multi Academy Company, has 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.