Vice Principal
What skills and experience we're looking for
The St John Paul II Multi Academy is a highly successful Catholic Multi Academy encompassing seven Primary Schools and two Secondary Schools. 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 a Catholic education for all our pupils. 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 hope that all staff will give their full, unreserved and positive support for the aims and ethos of the St John Paul II Multi Academy.
The Directors of Abbey Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a dedicated and dynamic teacher who is passionate about teaching & learning and who has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour, who will work with the Principal, the senior leadership team and all stakeholders to continue our journey of school improvement
We are looking for a Vice Principal who:
- Is a practising Catholic, committed to our School’s Catholic ethos and vision.
- Is an outstanding teacher, able to inspire and motivate all children to achieve their full potential.
- Is an excellent communicator who is approachable, positive and can build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the community.
- Is a team player, who will become fully involved in the wider life of the school.
- Has a proven track record in curriculum and leadership.
- Has a critical understanding of current educational issues and developments.
- Is passionate and visionary in sustaining and developing the school’s very high expectations and standards.
The successful candidate must be a practising Catholic.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- A happy, caring school with a strong Catholic ethos.
- A school with an excellent local reputation and strong pastoral care systems.
- A supportive Academy Committee and Senior Management Team who are committed to maintaining high standards.
- A committed and supportive environment where you will be encouraged to develop your professional career.
- Opportunities to gain experience of effective partnership within the Multi Academy, and to work with and learn from the other schools within the MAC.
- A commitment to professional and personal development.
- An opportunity to respond to your vocation and deepen your faith.
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.