- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
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- School size
- 412 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
Executive Principal
More than one location, St. John Paul Ii Multi Academy CompanyThis job expired on 15 May 2024 – see similar jobs
Earliest start date
1 September 2024
Latest start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
15 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 May 2024
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L24-L29
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Directors of St John Paul ll Multi Academy wish to appoint someone:
Who is a practising and committed Catholic who will support the ethos of our school and the Academy to help to inspire pupils and staff to develop their faith.
Is passionate about educating young people and about providing young people with additional opportunities to enhance their school experience; putting their wellbeing at the heart of all they do.
Who can positively lead on change initiatives and can demonstrate an effective resilient leadership style and positive working relationships with all stakeholders.
Has experience and a track record of successful strategic school leadership and improvement to promote collaborative practices to continue the improvement of these two ambitious schools.
Is committed and innovative when working with staff in raising achievement and attainment within Holy Cross and St Joseph’s Catholic Primary Schools.
What the school offers its staff
At Holy Cross and St Joseph’s we can offer you:
A positive caring ethos based upon the values of the Catholic faith.
Caring children who are proud to be part of their school families, who behave exceptionally well with excellent learning behaviours.
An exciting professional opportunity to develop your strategic leadership over two schools.
A committed and supportive staff and environment where you will be encouraged to develop your professional career.
Committed leaders, directors, governors and colleagues across the academy to support you within the role.
St John Paul ll Multi Academy also offers:
A caring Multi Academy that has a strong Catholic ethos.
Commitment to delivering a ‘People Strategy’ with wellbeing at its centre.
An Executive Leadership Team who are committed to improving standards.
Employee Assistance Programme (Westfield Health).
Appetite and investment for CPD.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Teacher Pension.
Opportunities to work collaboratively whilst gaining experience of effective partnerships within the Multi Academy, and to work with and learn from other schools and leaders within the MAC.
Further details about the role
The St John Paul II Multi Academy is a highly successful Catholic family of schools within the Archdiocese of Birmingham. It comprises of over five hundred employees across seven primary schools and two secondary schools; all working together to provide the highest quality Catholic education to over five thousand pupils. Our schools are based in Sutton Coldfield, Erdington and Aston.
The ethos of St John Paul II Multi Academy is Catholic and was founded by the Catholic Church to provide education for children of Catholic families.
As a Catholic multi academy, we aim to provide Catholic education for all our pupils to enable them to make a positive contribution to society. As a Catholic multi academy, Catholic doctrine and practice permeate every aspect of every one of our school’s activities. It is essential that the Catholic character of the school’s education be fully supported by all staff within the multi academy. We therefore expect that all staff will give their full, unreserved and positive support for the aims and ethos of the St John Paul II Multi Academy.
We are seeking a dynamic leader to be Executive Principal of two very successful and flourishing schools: Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (one form) and St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School (two form). Both schools serve the community of Sutton Coldfield.
Holy Cross:
‘This is a welcoming school. Pupils, parents and staff all feel part of the Holy Cross family. Pupils are happy. They love their school and are proud to be a pupil here... Pupils are exceptionally well behaved. They have strong, respectful relationships with adults and each other’ Ofsted December 2022
‘The staff are exemplary role models, they communicate their faith through their care and love of their children. Their supportive relationships model themselves on Christ, enabling Holy Cross school to be fully inclusive, providing outstanding pastoral care to pupils.’ S48 February 2022
St Joseph’s:
Pupils are proud to belong to St Joseph’s. Warm relationships are at the heart of the school. The staff care about the pupils and pupils say this makes them feel valued and safe… Pupils’ behaviour is outstanding. The school’s values underpin everything and are evident in the way the staff and pupils behave and act….The way that the school develops pupils’ character is exceptional. Pupils are proud to be part of a school where difference is welcomed and respected.’Ofsted, October 2023
‘Pupil’s attitudes are excellent because they have a secure understanding of the mission, its meaning and its associated behaviours…Pupils have well-developed levels of catholic literacy, which they use skilfully in various contexts….Pupils work with high levels of independence and concentration during religious education lessons… Leaders ensure that strategic improvements are accurately identified, based on thorough monitoring, to sustain high standards.’CSI May 2023
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- hr@sjp2.net
School Details
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 211 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
Arranging a visit to St. John Paul Ii Multi Academy Company
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@sjp2.net.
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