About us
Mater Ecclesiae is a new and growing Catholic Multi Academy Trust in Preston, Lancashire. We currently consist of nine primary schools and one secondary school. In line with the Bishop’s vision for schools across the Diocese of Lancaster, we are due to grow to seventeen schools before the end of this academic year; when fully formed, we will consist of twenty primary and three secondary schools.
As part of our growth plan, St Mary & St Andrew's Catholic Primary School will join our Trust in April 2025. We are supporting governors who are seeking to appoint an inspirational, hardworking, practising Catholic to lead this popular and successful school.
The Role
The successful candidate will:
* be a caring, dedicated and inspiring Catholic leader who will demonstrate, promote and develop the strong ethos and mission of our school
* maintain and develop the governors' vision for the school
* have a desire to maintain and enhance existing strengths further developing inspirational and rich learning experiences across the curriculum
* have a passion to ensure every child succeeds and reaches their full potential
* demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to teamwork
* have a work ethic that includes positivity, energy and humour
* have current pedagogical practice and knowledge
* be trauma informed.
The applicant should be highly motivated and enthusiastic, embodying our aim of developing pupils who aspire to achieve their very best in everything they do. We encourage our children to demonstrate perseverance and resilience and, as a result, to grow into confident individuals, prepared for life as fully-rounded and faithful members of modern society. The leader we are looking for will be a positive role model for our children and team of professional staff. We require a leader who will support and promote our Catholic ethos in both school and our wider community.
In return we can offer:
* a successful, happy and welcoming school community with a positive and caring Catholic ethos
* supportive, enthusiastic and dedicated staff who are committed to enabling all pupils to achieve
* well-motivated, confident and happy pupils who are proud of their school
* a supportive, dedicated and well-informed Governing Body
* parents who value the work of the school and who support its ethos.
Safeguarding
Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check. The successful candidate will be appointed under the terms and conditions of a CES contract which they will be required to sign. The employer will be the Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust. Applications must be made on the CES Senior Leader application form attached to this listing.
How to apply
Please take the time to read the full advert and the vacancy information pack, and please do contact us before the closing date for an informal chat if you have any questions about the role. If you decide to apply, ensure that you complete the supporting statement in your application to let us know how your experience and personal qualities make you suitable for the role.
Closing date: 12noon on Wednesday 5th February 2025
Shortlisting: Week commencing 10th February 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th February 2025
Application forms should be returned to: bursar@st-mary-st-andrews.lancs.sch.uk
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