What skills and experience we're looking for
The Directors of Emmaus Catholic MAC, supported by the Archdiocese of Birmingham, are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and inspirational practising Catholic leader with a clear vision to develop further this forward-thinking school.
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Worcester, is a school in which ‘pupils, parents and staff are happy to be part of this caring community’. Within the school ‘there exists an inclusive culture’ where pupils feel that ‘differences are to be celebrated’. Staff are ambitious and committed to raising standards. The school is supported by an enthusiastic Local Governing Body and strong links with our local Parish. The successful candidate will be an effective leader, who will continue to raise standards and further enhance teaching, learning and the curriculum so that it enriches the lives of our children, makes learning engaging and fun, and ensuring every child’s talents are developed to the full.
Under the leadership of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the successful candidate will play a full part in the Committee of Principals, the vehicle through which policy, procedure and effective collaborative practice is developed, in order to raise academic achievement across all Emmaus Catholic MAC schools.
What the school offers its staff
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward thinking and growing MAC, committed to an exciting vision of “Transforming Lives: inspiring ambition and empowering young people to change the world.” Please see the further details in the application pack and we really look forward to receiving your applications.
Further details about the role
Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd December 2024
Interview Date: Monday 16th December 2024
A full application pack is available:
Online –
Phone – 01384 210542
Email – kholden@emmausmac.com
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 via K Holden, Executive Assistant to the CEO on: kholden@emmausmac.com
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, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or during the 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, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.