Executive Headteacher – St Aloysius Primary Federation
Required for September 2024
Group 3 School, L18 – L24 (£71,729 – £83,081)
Permanent and full time
Number on Roll: 476
Following the progression of the substantive post holder into the Trust Standards Team, applications are invited from practising and committed Catholics for the post of Executive Headteacher at St Aloysius Federation.
The school is located on two separate sites positioned close together. The Infant and Nursery School share one site and the Junior School is on a separate site.
At St Aloysius the learning community is based on the Gospel Values of love, tolerance and forgiveness where the achievements of all are celebrated. The successful applicant will lead the school in nurturing pupils who are creative, inquisitive, compassionate and successful through a curriculum that is rich, exciting, innovative and varied.
We are looking for an inspiring leader who will build on the school’s current strengths and continue to develop and enhance all aspects of school life. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, a committed leader and must be able to demonstrate that they have significant experience of leadership at a senior level.
St Aloysius Catholic Academy School is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty-five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham. The successful applicant can be assured of excellent support from the Governors, Trust central team, the Diocese and partner schools.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.
It is recommended that potential applicants read the letter from the Chair of Governors alongside this advert.
To have an informal, confidential discussion about the post with Mr B Tapping, CEO or to arrange a visit to the school please email Mrs D Mollon, Executive Assistant at dmollon@bccet.org.uk Please note that any visits and discussions would need to take place by Thursday 28th March in line with the Easter holiday.
Completed application forms and all supporting forms should be submitted to recruitment@bccet.org.uk by 9am on Monday 15th April 2024.
Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 15th April 2024
Shortlisting date: TBC
Interview date: TBC
If you have any questions, including during the Easter break, please contact recruitment@bccet.org.uk
Executive HT Person Specification
Diocesan Model Statement on Equal Opportunities in Catholic Schools
Equality Act 2010-Reasonable Adjustments Statement
Consent to Obtain References Form
Briefing Note on the Definition of Practising Catholic
Application Forms-Notes to Applicants
Application Form-Senior Leadership