Head of School

Teaching Vacancies; Worcester; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A Multi Academy Company in Worcester seeks a Head of School for Our Lady Queen of Peace. The successful candidate will provide leadership in Religious Education and enhance the school’s curriculum. This role demands a practitioner committed to whole-school improvement and safeguarding, ensuring all children achieve their potential. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the school and contact for further inquiries.

Qualifications

• Practising Catholic with a commitment to the school's ethos.
• Experience in driving whole-school improvement initiatives.
• Ability to enhance the school's curriculum and assessment strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the school.
• Oversee Religious Education and curriculum development.
• Be part of the safeguarding team.

Skills

Leadership

Religious Education

Whole-school improvement

Effective communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Experience in a leadership role

Job description

What skills and experience we’re looking for

The Directors of Emmaus Catholic Multi Academy Company, supported by the Archdiocese of Birmingham, are looking for an ambitious, experienced and suitably qualified practising Catholic to carry out the exciting role of Head of School at Our Lady Queen of Peace. The school boasts an inclusive culture where pupils feel that differences are celebrated (Ofsted, November 2023).

Our Lady Queen of Peace is a lovely school situated in the St John’s area of Worcester. The leaders and staff expect pupils to be kind, polite and hardworking and constantly strive to provide opportunities to enable pupils to achieve their personal best. We have a committed staff team, a supportive and knowledgeable Local Governing Body and very strong links with our local parish.

Working under the direction of the Executive Principal, the successful candidate will have the expertise and vision to lead Religious Education and further enhance the strong Catholic ethos of this warm and friendly school. In addition to responsibilities for the day-to-day operations of the school, the Head of School will also lead on Curriculum, Assessment and all attendance, behaviour and assessment related initiatives. The successful candidate will also be a member of the school’s safeguarding team.

Directors are looking for an outstanding, highly motivated practitioner, with experience of whole-school improvement who is able to work with all staff to ensure that all Our Lady Queen of Peace children reach their potential.

What the school offers its staff

This is a fabulous opportunity to be part of the leadership team of our Multi Academy Company and contribute to our shared vision of continually raising standards in each of our schools. Strong and collaborative networking provides positive support for continuous professional development, and Directors are keen to appoint and promote effective and successful leaders to secure and sustain the future of our schools.

Application pack

• Online – www.emmausmac.com
• Phone – 01384 210542
• Email – [e-mail]

We warmly welcome visits to the school. For specific questions about the role and/or to request a visit, please contact Suzanne Horan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) via K Holden, Executive Assistant to CEO on: [e-mail].

Further details about the role

Emmaus Catholic MAC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, the KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process that schools and colleges should consider carrying out online searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates, to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an online check and, if there is anything concerning, the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

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, caution, reprimand or warning under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.