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Deputy Headteacher: Curriculum

Deputy Headteacher: Curriculum

The Gilberd School

Essex

Salary:
L19 - 23
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2015
Apply by:
7 October 2014

Job overview

The governors are looking to appoint a dynamic and creative individual to play a significant role in the leadership of this successful, over-subscribed 11-16 comprehensive school. This is a key appointment as the school enters an exciting period of growth.

As our Deputy Headteacher, you will be:

  • an excellent teacher, passionate about learning and the future of our students
  • open minded, forward thinking with a good strategic overview of the curriculum
  • committed to continuous school improvement and raising standards of achievement for all
  • able to lead, develop, motivate and inspire staff
  • an excellent communicator, 'in touch' with students, staff, parents and the community
  • effective at motivating students and promoting the best behaviour for learning
  • able to demonstrate substantial leadership experience including whole school responsibility
  • able to show potential for future promotion to Headship

The post will involve playing a full part in all shared leadership tasks associated with members of the Senior Team and taking particular responsibility for the strategic leadership of the curriculum.

Full details on all posts are available from www.gilberd.com or email vacancies@gilberd.com 

Visit day: Friday, 3rd October 2014, Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact Mrs Alison Tuckwell, HR Manager, on 01206 842211 to arrange.

Closing date: Tuesday, 7th October 2014.
Interview date: Monday, 13th and Tuesday, 14th October 2014.

The Gilberd School
Brinkley Lane Colchester Essex CO4 9PU
www.gilberd.com

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About The Gilberd School

+44 1206 842211

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The Gilberd School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary with academy status in Colchester, Essex. At the most recent inspection, there were 1,350 students on the school roll, aged 11-16. 

The Gilberd School opened in 1912 and acquired academy status in September 2012. It is named for Dr William Gilberd, a Colchester native who was a medical adviser to Queen Elizabeth I and is known as the "father of electricity". The secondary school's extensive physical education facilities are let out to Highwoods Sport Centre on evenings and weekends.

Headteacher

Linda Exley

Values and vision

The Gilberd School is characterised by a positive learning environment and excellent relationships between staff and pupils. Teachers believe children are more likely to be successful within a secure environment that supports them and allows them to grow and develop. The secondary school aims to ensure students leave not only with the best exam results possible, but also with the skills and attributes they need to succeed in their adult lives.

The curriculum is ambitious, with an emphasis on English, Maths and Science and the other English Baccalaureate subjects (Geography, History, French and German). The Gilberd School ensures that students have the opportunity to develop character and creativity through a range of artistic and practical courses, as well as through a diverse programme of extra-curricular activities.

Ofsted report

“The students appreciate the way they are involved in the running of the school and give examples with pride on how they have influenced improvements. Their views on the school rewards system have helped to develop arrangements that promote good motivation and enjoyment in the school very well.”

View The Gilberd School’s latest Ofsted report

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