Headteacher
Holy Cross Catholic High School
Lancashire
- £87,253 - £103,578 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Group 6 ISR LPR 26 - 33
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2024
- Apply by:
- 25 January 2024
Job overview
Ref: 189779
Grade: Group 6 ISR LPR 26 - 33
Salary: £87253 to £ 103578
Term: Full Time
Perm / Temp: Permanent
Required: From 1 September 2024
Closing Date: 12 noon 25/01/2024
Location
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Myles Standish Way , Chorley , Lancashire , PR7 3LS
Tel: 01257 262093
School website: www.holycross.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 985
Information
The Governors of Holy Cross Catholic High School are seeking to appoint an inspirational, ambitious and innovative Headteacher following the retirement of the previous post holder. Holy Cross is a popular and oversubscribed high performing school situated in the popular market town of Chorley. Our new Headteacher will work with Governors and staff to shape the strategic direction of the school, building on the strong legacy of the previous Headteacher. His successor will lead a team which strives together in the best interests of all our pupils in line with our mission statement to Love God, Work Hard, Be Kind.
In October 2022 an Ofsted inspection concluded that Holy Cross continues to be a good school with many outstanding areas.
As a Catholic school we will appoint an experienced leader who will champion our moral purpose of ensuring that all of our pupils receive the best education possible, within a supportive, caring, close-knit and forward-thinking school community.
Holy Cross Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to share this.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.
More Information can be found at www.holycross.lancs.sch.uk
Essential Qualifications
QTS
Degree
Desirable Qualifications
CCRS/CTC (or equivalent) or commitment to obtaining the certificate
Proposed Interview Date:
20/02/2024
For an informal discussion please contact:
To arrange a visit contact Mrs B Palmer, Headteacher's PA, b.palmer@holycross.lancs.sch.uk
Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to
The Headteacher c/o the School. Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: vacancies@holycross.lancs.sch.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Attached documents
About Holy Cross Catholic High School
- Holy Cross Catholic High School
- Myles Standish Way, Chorley
- Lancashire
- PR7 3LS
- United Kingdom
Holy Cross Catholic High School (full name, Holy Cross Catholic High School, A Sports and Science College) is a mixed, Roman Catholic secondary school for pupils aged 11-16. It is a voluntary aided comprehensive school for about 800 schools and is located in Chorley, Lancashire.
It was established by the Catholic Community of the Chorley Deanery, under the trusteeship of the Liverpool Archdiocese. The school was formerly two separate schools, one for boys and one for girls. The boys’ school was known as St Augustine’s, while the girls’ was called St Hilda’s.
Headteacher
Mr Lindley
Values and vision
Holy Cross stands for a rich Catholic tradition, based on the Gospels and the teachings of Jesus Christ. The school endeavours to serve the needs of the whole school community, and in particular acknowledges the needs of those who are disadvantaged.
Holy Cross recognises the importance of developing the potential of each person “in justice and equality”, and strives to educate all pupils as a “whole person”, made in the image of God. The school believes in the pursuit of excellence, not only in academic studies, but in everything that pupils do.
Ofsted
“The progress of students has accelerated such that they now make good progress throughout the school, especially in English.Teaching is good and includes skilful questioning and students working together well to help them achieve the best they can.”
“There are good relationships between teachers and students. Students know that their teachers want them to do well and will help them to succeed.”
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