St Joseph’s RC High School

 

Headteacher

Permanent

ISR L33 – 39

 

Required for September 2025

 

Number on Roll 1458 (includes 259 in the Sixth Form, plus 53 collaboration students).

 

This successful, oversubscribed school requires a committed practising Catholic to join us and build on our successes.

 

Following the appointment of our headteacher with the Newport Local Authority, the Governors of this successful and oversubscribed school wish to appoint a committed and practising Catholic to join us.  We are seeking to appoint a leader who can inspire and lead our team of staff by modelling dynamic leadership, demonstrating a passion for learning and teaching, and a commitment to ensuring that every child flourishes in every aspect of school life.

 

St Joseph’s RC High is a happy, ambitious and successful learning community.  The school’s performance at GCSE and A level has been exceptional over the last 3 years and the school balances its academic success with a focus on the wellbeing and care of every child.  This is an exciting time in the school’s development with new curriculum opportunities, a desire to continue to develop learning and teaching and a relentless focus on ensuring young people fulfil their potential.

 

Please refer to the ‘Candidate Brief’ for further information.

 

The school is located close to Junction 28 of the M4. Further details about our school can be found on our school website.

 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by arrangement, please contact Mrs Jenny Harris at the school.

 

Closing date: Friday 28th March 2025 (noon).

Shortlisting: Monday 31st March 2025

Interviews: Tuesday 8th April and Wednesday 9th April 2025

 

To apply for this job please refer to the guidance notes and complete the following three forms.

 

  • CES Senior Leadership Application Form
  • Consent to Obtain References Form
  • Recruitment and Monitoring Form

 

If you wish to post please address to:

 

Mrs B Kurzik (c/o Mrs Jenny Harris)

Chair Governors

St. Joseph’s RC High School

Pencarn Way

Tredegar Park

Newport

NP10 8XH

 

Applications to be received by email or post by noon on the closing date.

If posting, please ensure you have used the correct amount of postage as your application may not arrive until after the closing date.