Headteacher in Ellesmere Port

Skills and Experience

• Faith Commitment

• Practicing Catholic - E
• Involvement in parish community - D
• Leading school worship - E
• Ways of developing religious education and worship - E
• Commitment to strategic thinking and planning that builds, communicates and carries forward a coherent and shared vision for the Catholic ethos of the school - E
• How relationships should be fostered and developed between the school, parish and its community and Diocese of Shrewsbury - E
• Has completed the Catholic Leadership Programme or other approved Catholic leadership training, or has a commitment to do so - D

• Qualified teacher status - E
• Degree - E

• CCRS/CTC or a commitment to obtain the certificate - D
• Evidence of appropriate professional development for the role of headteacher - E
• Evidence of recent leadership and management professional development - E
• Up to date safeguarding training and knowledge of legislation for the protection of young people - E
• Has successfully undertaken Designated Safeguarding Lead training - D
• Has successfully completed approved Safer Recruitment Training or has a commitment to do so within 12 months - E

• Recent successful leadership as a headteacher - D
• Recent successful leadership as a deputy headteacher or assistant headteacher - E
• Evidence of successfully leading school improvement - E
• Evidence of the application of strategies to review, implement, evaluate and improve learning and teaching - E
• Experience of curriculum leadership and development - E
• Experience of working constructively with parents - E
• Experience of monitoring staff performance - E
• Experience of effective budget management and financial analysis - D
• The ability to provide advice and support to the Governing Body to enable it to meet its responsibilities - E
• An understanding of strategic financial planning in relation to its contribution to school improvement, curriculum development and pupil achievement - E
• To have experience of guiding, coaching, mentoring or training individuals or teams - E
• Is able to demonstrate a good awareness of current national education policy and strategy - E

• Experience of teaching in a Catholic school - E
• Successful teaching of pupils/students in the secondary phase - E
• Experience of teaching in more than one school - D
• To have a working and current knowledge and understanding of the Key Stages in the secondary phase - E
• Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people, showing an awareness of legislation and working with other agencies where appropriate - E
• Experience of providing professional challenge and support to others through the performance management process - E
• To be able to effectively use data and assessment to raise standards/address weaknesses - E
• To be able to exemplify how the needs of all pupils have been met through high quality teaching - E

• Be able to demonstrate an understanding, awareness and empathy for the needs of the pupils at the school and how these could be met - D
• Be able to demonstrate a clear rationale for behaviour management and a proven track record of the effective implementation of a range of behaviour management strategies - E
• To have excellent written and oral communication skills (which will be assessed at all stages of the process) - E
• To be a leader of learning demonstrating, promoting and encouraging outstanding classroom practice - E
• Show a good commitment to sustained attendance at work - E

• Good knowledge of the National Standards for Headteachers (2020) and willingness to work towards achievement of these standards
• Work with governors to set annual personal objectives within the framework of these standards:

• Culture and Ethos
• Curriculum and Teaching
• Organisational effectiveness including Governance and Accountability

• Continue to promote the school’s strong educational philosophy and values
• Inspire, challenge, motivate and empower teams and individuals to achieve high goals
• Demonstrate personal enthusiasm and commitment to leadership aimed at making a positive difference to children and young people
• Build and maintain quality relationships through interpersonal skills and effective communication
• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity, including modelling values and vision
• Manage and resolve conflict
• Prioritise, plan and organise themselves and others
• Think analytically and creatively and demonstrate initiative in solving problems
• Be aware of their own strengths and areas for development and listen to, and reflect constructively and act upon as appropriate, feedback from others
• Demonstrate a capacity for sustained hard work with energy and vigour
• Uphold the 7 Nolan principles of public life

• A positive and supportive faith reference from a priest where the applicant regularly worships - E
• Positive recommendation from all referees, including current employer - E
• A supportive reference from the Local Authority, if possible, or a further supportive professional reference - E
• The governors reserve the right in exceptional cases to seek additional references from other former employees where this seems appropriate.
• The governors reserve the right to withdraw the offer of an interview should a positive and supportive faith reference not be received.

• We are seeking to appoint a practicing Catholic who joins in the parish celebration of the Sunday Mass and receives the sacraments regularly as well as living in accordance with the teachings of the Church.
• Speak to the priest before completing your application and ask if he agrees to your including him as a referee.
• Provide him with an outline of:

• Your involvement in parish life e.g., Eucharistic minister, reader, etc.
• Your present post – school, areas of responsibility
• The post to which you are applying – name of school, post, etc.

• The form must be fully completed.
• The supporting statement should be clear, concise and related to the specific post, following the guidance outlined in section G above.
• The CESEW Leadership Application Form must be fully completed.
• The supporting statement should not exceed 1300 words in length, be clear, concise and related to the post and setting applied for.

• A school at a transformative point in its improvement journey
• The opportunity to lead within a strong Catholic ethos and supportive diocesan family
• A committed and dedicated staff team
• Enthusiastic pupils who are proud of their school
• Investment in first-class facilities through our new build development
• The chance to shape the long-term future of Catholic education in Ellesmere Port
• Good opportunities for continuing professional development
• Excellent support from our Trust and partner schools within it

• EPCHS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
• This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.