ABOUT BOSWORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL Bosworth Independent School is a relatively small school of approximately 300 students. This enables us to offer a supportive family atmosphere, where students and staff can enjoy their work and thrive as valued people and professionals. Our ethos is one that believes in the importance of the individual and celebrates success regardless of the level. Students come from a wide variety of countries and are motivated and aspirational, mostly aiming for Russell Group and Oxbridge. OVERVIEW OF THE JOB The Principal leads the school community as its most senior member of staff. He or she is responsible for the School s strategic and day to day management, including educational provision, welfare of students, communication with parents, appointment and management of staff, and its successful operation as an ongoing commercial enterprise. He or she works closely with the central sales and marketing team to ensure successful recruitment of pupils and promotion of the school in the wider local, national and international community. REPORTS TO The Principal reports to and is directly responsible to the CEO. He or she will also work closely with central departments. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB The following gives a guide to the main tasks and the scope of the role. These aren t exhaustive, and may vary where necessary to suit the skill set of the post holder and the needs of the School. To communicate a clear and convincing vision for the School, translating this into strategy and clear operational plans to ensure the on-going success of the School. To provide leadership and direction to ensure that all staff contribute effectively to the objectives of the School. To identify opportunities for future growth and development and ensure that the School responds in a proactive manner. To prepare for and address external challenges, ensuring the School retains the flexibility to respond to changes in the international education market. To contribute effectively to CATS Global Schools (CGS) as a whole and ensure that the School is fully integrated into the CATS School brand identity. To uphold the highest standards in pastoral care and champion the provision of a premium student experience. To develop and implement a sector leading and appropriate approach to learning for all students. To ensure high standards of achievement in external examinations and support students to progress to the best possible university destinations for them. To encourage and provide opportunities beyond academic achievement for the development of students to help them become well-rounded, independent, self-assured adults. To take a leading role in promoting the School to prospective students, parents and agents within markets identified by the CATS sales team. To develop and deliver effective presentations for marketing and informational purposes. To develop and maintain partnerships with the wider community: locally, nationally and internationally. To develop a highly effective Senior Leadership Team. To recruit, deploy and retain excellent teachers appropriate for the needs of the School. To recruit, deploy and retain high quality management, administrative and support staff. To develop and implement a high quality, modern approach to professional development of staff. To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of students, employees and visitors. To work closely with the CGS central teams, providing appropriate information as requested. To communicate with CGS senior management regularly about the needs, successes and general operation of the school. To ensure that the School abides by the requirements of all inspectorates and regulatory bodies. To ensure that at all times the School is managed efficiently and with financial prudence. As part of your wider role within the group, you will also: Continue personal development as agreed Engage actively in the performance review process Comply with any reasonable request from the Managing Director Schools to undertake other work Promote a positive working experience for everyone Help to provide a professional and welcoming environment for all visitors to the School ETHICS AND BEHAVIOUR You will maintain standards of ethics and behaviour in and out of School. In particular: Treat students with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect; Have regard for the need to safeguard students well-being; Show tolerance of and respect for the rights of others; Maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality; Help to create and maintain a safe working environment for everyone; Understand and act within the relevant School, national and statutory frameworks; Develop and maintain a full understanding of current child protection procedures. PERSON SPECIFICATION The job requires that you are: Charismatic, with the ability to lead, engage and motivate staff Efficient and organised Proactive, flexible, trustworthy, dependable and reliable Good at prioritising your time Able to work under pressure Able to handle student and staff issues with empathy A quick learner IT literate Smartly and professionally dressed Comfortable working in English Internationally aware and culturally sensitive Commercially aware, understanding the demands of working within the private sector and of financial management. Possessed of strong understanding of the current education environment, future curriculum developments and their probable academic, pastoral and commercial impact BENEFITS Cycle to work Scheme Tech Scheme Car Scheme Free flu vaccine through Healthshield Free eye tests Financial wellbeing support via WageStream Employee Assistance Programme Group income protection GP24: GP Access for all Health Cash Plan Death in Service Long service awards Employee referral scheme Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS) CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China. Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities. We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students. OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all. SAFEGUARDING CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.