Headteacher

Harrytown Catholic High School

Harrytown

Romiley

Stockport

SK6 3BU

Tel: 0161 430 5277

www.harrytownschool.org

The Diocese of Shrewsbury in partnership with Stockport LA

NOR: c.800 pupils 11-16 years mixed

Headteacher: Mr K Turmeau

Headteacher required for September 2024 

Salary: L25 - L31 

The Governors of Harrytown Catholic High School wish to appoint for September 2024 a committed practising Catholic to the post of Headteacher to lead and inspire our school community to the next stage of its development.

We require a leader who:

·         is a practising Catholic, who will strive to uphold and develop strong spiritual and moral values throughout the whole school and wider community.

·         is highly collaborative and strategic, with an ability to engage with a range of internal and external partners to further enhance school improvement.

• is inspirational, with a clear vision for the future of the school, building on its current success.
• is committed to professional development for self and others.
• sets an example, with a ‘can-do’ attitude that inspires commitment from pupils, staff and the local community.

·         places great importance on high quality pastoral care and support enabling all to reach their potential.

• has unrelenting drive to ensure all pupils achieve and has a continuous focus on narrowing the attainment gap.
• has a proven track record of raising standards in teaching and learning, resulting in measurable whole school improvement, within an aspirational, caring and accountable ethos.
• is aware of the wider educational landscape and the challenges this brings in terms of finance and change.

For further information and application details please visit our school website at: www.harrytownschool.org

Closing date:  Wednesday 08 May 2024 10.00am

Shortlisting:    Thursday 09 May 2024 and shortlisted candidates will be notified on Friday 10 May 2024

Interviews:      Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 May 2024

Visits to the school by prospective candidates are warmly welcomed by appointment. Please contact the Admin Manager, Mrs Fran Russell, via the Contact Us page on the school website.

Applicants must complete (in full) the current CES application form which includes a supporting statement of no more than 1,300 words detailing why you believe your experience, skills, personal qualities, training and/or education are relevant to your suitability for the post advertised and how you meet the person specification.  You should pay particular attention to the national standards for the position for which you are applying. (The supporting statement can be submitted as a separate document).

Completed application forms should be submitted via email to Julie English, PA to the Diocesan Director of Schools, at  julie.english@dioceseofshrewsbury.org

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.  

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