Deputy Headteacher: Curriculum, Standards and Effectiveness

Following the retirement of one of our Deputy Headteachers, the governors of the school are seeking to recruit an outstanding and motivated Deputy Headteacher with a passion for raising standards who can, along with the Headteacher and SLT, provide strategic leadership for our 'good' and improving school. This is an outstanding opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic leader to join an experienced, successful leadership team. Our motto is 'Learn. Dream. Achieve' and we have high expectations and a strong belief that every child, regardless of background, can go on to university or a career of their choice.

In January 2014, Sharples School was ranked in the top 5% of schools nationally for GCSE Value Added Best 8 by the DFE. Our Science Specialism drives whole school improvement and celebrates outstanding results year on year. Our Ofsted report from September 2013 truly reflects our school achievements and ethos and I urge you to read it for an even fuller picture of what we have to offer.

We are a vibrant learning community with a committed and aspirational staff and we endeavour to bring out the very best in each one of our young people, some of whom are succeeding against the odds. Our code of conduct is based around The 4 C's: Courtesy, Consideration, Co-operation and Common sense and Ofsted commented that 'the school promotes students' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development outstandingly well' and 'students display an exceptional generosity of spirit'.

This is a great opportunity to build or extend a leadership profile towards headship, in a school that has shown continuous improvement and intends to be an outstanding school.

We can offer you:-

• the chance to play a significant role in shaping the school's future;
• a successful school with supportive governors and parents;
• a school that is totally committed to school improvement;
• the full support of a professional team of staff.

We require a professional who:-

• is an excellent communicator;
• is an excellent teacher;
• has proven leadership skills;
• is a strategic thinker with the ability to motivate and inspire colleagues and students;
• has the energy, commitment and enthusiasm to help us to realise our vision as a Science Specialist College;
• has a high level of data literacy to analyse trends across the school and initiate effective responses
• aspires to Headship.

The key areas of responsibility initially will be:-

• to ensure a school wide focus on Achievement and Standards;
• develop and quality assure, curriculum policy and innovation at KS3 and 4, including the Options process, and ensure it maximises achievement for all;
• ensure that the Science Specialism is a driver in raising whole school performance;
• prepare statistical analyses of the school's performance and target setting for internal and external use, including coordination of the School Self Evaluation process;
• to be the Raising Standards Lead (ref PiXL) and ensure data, assessment and reporting procedures are robust, timely and effective and improve whole school achievement and progress at KS3 and KS4.

Our open mornings are 22nd, 23rd and 24th September; open evening is on 25th September 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Please contact our Personnel Manager, Mrs. D. Makinson, if you wish to book a tour of the school on one of these days.

Application forms and further job details are available from the TES web-site. Completed applications should be received by the school no later than 9:00 am on Monday 6th October, 2014. Candidates are asked to e-mail applications directly to d.makinson@sharplesschool.co.uk. Interviews will be held on 16th and 17th October, 2014.

Sharples School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the disclosure and barring service. The school operates the local authority no smoking policy and is a no smoking site.

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