Job description

The successful candidate will:

be a practising Catholic who will nurture the faith and spirituality of our school community
Have at least 3 years Senior Leadership experience
Be an outstanding teacher with an excellent understanding of how students learn, how barriers to learning can be overcome and have a proven track record of superb student outcomes
Be strategic, creative, energetic and highly organised
Be highly informed of current approaches to teaching, learning, assessment, curriculum and inclusion
Be an excellent leader and communicator with a clear sense of moral purpose, be analytical and have an excellent understanding of school improvement strategies and systems
Be focused on ensuring that no child is left behind
Potentially have aspirations for headship

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About this school

Finchley Catholic High School

Voluntary aided school · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Not rated

Pupils: 1,192
Avg teacher salary: £56,485
Pupil:teacher ratio: 16.3:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

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