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Executive Principal - Full-time

Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership

  • Ref:KCC-F14-8-L
  • Posted:06/05/2021
  • Pay:L27 - L31
  • Start Date:01 September 2021
  • App Close Date:07/06/2021 at 17:00
  • Interviews:TBA in June 2021

Schools this job is for

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St Augustine’s Primary, Tunbridge Wells; St Margaret Clitherow Primary, Tonbridge and St Thomas’ Primary, Sevenoaks form a Catholic primary academy cluster as part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP), a multi-academy trust (MAT) established by  the Archdiocese of Southwark for Catholic education across Kent. Currently comprised of 24 academies (19 primary and 5 secondary), the Trust is seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Executive Principal from January 2022 for this three-primary cluster, due to the promotion of the current post-holder. The successful candidate will be at the helm of a flagship primary enterprise for Catholic education.

Reporting to the Chief Executive of the Trust and Executive Governance Committee (EGC) for the cluster, the Executive Principal will provide strategic Catholic leadership and inspiration for the three primaries, motivating staff and maximizing all available resources for the ‘common good’ of all children and staff. This includes the strategic planning and management of finance, staff, buildings and other resources, with a special focus on professional development and training, safeguarding compliance & best practice and the sharing of specialist skills and  expertise. The postholder will represent the academies to the CEO, EGC and Trust Board, the Diocesan Education Commission, and to local and central government, and their agencies, as necessary.

The successful applicant will bring a track record showing them to be highly motivated and innovative, able to ensure, maintain and sustain Catholic education identity, and ensure this identity is reflected in every aspect of the Catholic education life, so that the learning and faith outcomes of all pupils improve continuously. This fundamental ability, rooted in our shared Gospel values, provides the context for the proper discharge of all other duties and responsibilities. Consequently, we are seeking to appoint a practising Catholic, with the necessary desire, experience, expertise and qualification, to this role.

St Augustine’s Primary was judged ‘Good’ at its most recent denominational inspection in 2015 and also judged ‘Good’ in all areas at its recent Ofsted inspection in November 2015. St Margaret Clitherow Primary was judged ‘Outstanding’ in their last denominational inspection in 2018 and was also judged ‘Outstanding’ in all areas at its last Ofsted inspection in June 2007. St Thomas’ Primary was judged ‘Outstanding’ in their lastdenominational inspection in 2014 and was also judged ‘Outstanding’ in all areas at their most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2014.

To discuss the role in more detail and request an application pack and arrange a visit, please call Dion Mills on 07899 063321 or email dion.mills@hays.com

Virtual meetings with the CEO and site visits - available by arrangement

Closing date for applications: Monday 07 June 2021 @ 5pm

Shortlisted candidates to be notified: no later than Monday 14 June 2021 Interviews will be held during June 2021, exact date TBA.

Information about the trust

Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership is a Multi Academy Trust of 26 Catholic schools in Kent, 21 Primary and 5 Secondary, all of which are part of the Archdiocese of Southwark. We strive together to ensure that our schools will offer an ambitious education and curriculum for all, with a firm focus on the provision of excellent teaching and learning to ensure that the potential of each and every one of our children and young people in our schools is fulfilled; whatever their need.

We work together in a partnership which is willing to share outstanding expertise, offers support and challenge when needed, supports wellbeing effectively and which keeps everyone in our school communities safe.

Offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and section 128 check.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Catherine Fearn
  • Address:KCSP,
    Barham Court,
    Maidstone,
    Kent,
    ME18 5BZ
  • Telephone: 01622232662
  • Email: office@kcsp.org.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.