What is the job role?

Cardinal Newman Catholic School

Sandpits Lane

Coventry

CV62FR

Deputy Headteacher

Grade - L20-L24

Permanent - Full Time/Part Time

Number on roll 1497 (with 244 in the Sixth Form)

Required for Easter or September 2024

The governors of this popular, over-subscribed, Catholic School are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher. The successful candidate will join the school at an exciting time as we prepare for the development of a brand new school opening in January 2026. You will also be joining the school as we celebrate a progress score of +0.51 (2023) and a staff body who support the school motto, ‘We are all made for greatness’.

The school has an excellent reputation, built on strong and longstanding relationships with the local community and beyond. In our recent Section 48 inspection (March 2022), the school was recognised as outstanding in all nine judgements;

“Pupils know whom to go to if there is a problem, and they value the strong community spirit. They speak of solid relationships with their tutors and the extended community to which they belong, contributing to excellent behaviour.”

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will:

• Be a practising Catholic and have a commitment to and an understanding of Catholic education.

• 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.

• Show a track record of implementing strategies that lead to improvement in both standards and outcomes.

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

• 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 37 acre grounds in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry.  The school is one of seven Catholic schools that are part of the Holy Cross Catholic MAC in the Archdiocese of Birmingham.

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.

Prospective candidates are invited to contact the Headteacher, Ms Emma O’Connor, informally to discuss the post.  Should you wish to visit the school, please contact Suzanne Harris, Headteacher’s PA, email suzanne.harris@cncs.school  or telephone 024 76 332382.

An application form and details regarding the post are available on MyNewTerm

The link for MyNewTerm is: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147346/EDV-2024-CNCS-02668

Closing date for applications:  Monday 5 February at 9.00am

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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

Coventry City Council