1. Diocese of Leeds Office for Education & Schools Appointment of Leadership Staff in a Catholic School Diocese of Leeds Office for Education and Schools

2. Diocese of Leeds Office for Education & Schools Diocesan Prayer for Guidance God our loving Father, You made us your children in baptism. Pour out on us afresh the gifts of your Holy Spirit. May your will be done in all things. Help us at the diocese to know the paths we must follow, So as to build up your kingdom. Teach us to grow in faith, to encourage one another with words of hope, and to care for your family with love. Help us to bear witness to the Good News And be faithful followers of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit For ever and ever Amen Our Lady of Unfailing Help Pray for us

3. Diocese of Leeds Office for Education & Schools Catholic Context The posts of Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher and Head or Coordinator of Religious Education are to be filled by baptised and practising Catholics. Other Leadership posts that affect directly the Catholic Mission of the school should, wherever possible, be staffed by skilled practitioners who are committed Catholics. All teachers must respect and support the aims and objectives of a Catholic school.

4. Governing Body must formally accept the resignation of the outgoing Headteacher STP&C document states dates by which teachers must resign Governing Body discretion Resignation Diocese of Leeds Office for Education & Schools

5. Appointment Process Decisions of the governing body Delegation to the selection panel Advisers Diocese of Leeds Office for Education & Schools

6. Governing Body Responsibilities Choose a selection panel Delegate decisions on the process and selection of candidates Terms of reference: To follow guidance of the Bishops Conference Review school ISR Inform Diocese & LEA Diocese of Leeds Office for Education & Schools

7. Selection Panel Planning Meeting Agree timeline Information Pack Job Description/Person Specification Consider venue Agree administration Decide where to advertise Decide on design and wording of the advert Diocese of Leeds Office for Education & Schools

8. Advertisements Clear & Concise Context of School What governing body wants What the school offers Diocese of Leeds Office for Education & Schools

9. Advertisements In small groups have a go at writing your own advert for a fictional school of your choosing Diocese of Leeds Office for Education & Schools

10. Consider match to criteria Agree venue for interviews Decide format of the interview Invitations to candidates Further information References Shortlisting Diocese of Leeds Office for Education & Schools

11. Selection Process & Interview Prepare venue Ensure ICT working! Agree questions Immigration & Asylum Act 1996 Decision time Feedback Diocese of Leeds Office for Education & Schools

12. Governing Body Receive recommendation from selection panel Ratify the appointment Agree starting salary Chair offers candidate the post subject to checks Relax!!!! Diocese of Leeds Office for Education & Schools

13. Appointment of Staff Thank you for your time Diocese of Leeds Office for Education & Schools

14. Interview Planning What questions would you ask? Diocese of Leeds Office for Education & Schools