Head of School
Newminster Middle School
Northumberland
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary L13 L17
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2014
- Apply by:
- 25 April 2014
Job overview
Head of School, Morpeth
THE THREE RIVERS LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
'Attitudes to learning are excellent because pupils have a real thirst for knowledge and are ready to seize every opportunity to acquire new knowledge and skills'. [Ofsted 2014].
Applications are invited for the above post to start in September 2014, following the promotion to headship of the current post holder. We are looking to appoint an outstanding leader with vision, ambition and excellent interpersonal skills to take up the position of Head of School.
Newminster is a large middle school with over 500 students from Years 5 to 8, situated in the town of Morpeth in Northumberland. We pride ourselves on being a fully inclusive and truly comprehensive school built on traditional principles and with high standards. Our purpose is to provide experiences to inspire, motivate and meet the needs of all learners. We encourage a lifelong love of learning to enable all to develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge to become confident communicators and responsible citizens.
The school is part of the Three Rivers Learning Trust, with Chantry Middle School and The King Edward VI High School. Whilst the schools are separate with their own unique identity, there is one engaged and supportive Board of Directors, to whom each school reports.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Further details and an application form are available by accessing the job vacancies section of our website (www.newminster.the3rivers.net ) or by emailing sarah.hall@the3rivers.net .
Closing date: 12.00 noon on Friday 25th April 2014
Interviews will take place on 7th and 8th May 2014
Morpeth Newminster Middle School
Morpeth, NE61 1RH
(9-13 years, Middle School, Executive Headteacher; Mr Simon J Taylor)
About Newminster Middle School
About Newminster Middle School
The Three Rivers Learning Trust provides education in the Morpeth and Rothbury area and consist of Abbeyfelds First School, Harbottle C of E First School, Stobhillgate First School, Thropton Village First School, Chantry Middle School, Newminster Middle School, Dr Thomlinson C of E Middle School and The King Edward VI High School.
All eight schools have a rich and successful history and continue to be a central part of our local and regional community. As a converter, multi academy trust [December 2011] we aim to build upon our successes whilst valuing our heritage, to ensure that our students are well prepared to succeed in the twenty first century.
Newminster Middle School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational middle school situated in Morpeth, Northumberland serving students from the ages of 9-13. The school has approximately 520 pupils.
Chief Executive Officer
Mr S Taylor
Headteacher
Mrs Elizabeth Kinninment
Mission Statement
Newminster aims to:
‘Foster academic and pastoral development in a caring and challenging environment so that each individual can achieve his or her potential’.
The one rule for all of us in school is ‘Everyone will act with courtesy and consideration to others at all times’.
We believe that children have a right to be secure, happy and successful in a wide variety of ways. We strive to maintain a calm friendly atmosphere and a disciplined learning environment.
We are a high achieving school, with a reputation for academic excellence for all. Newminster Middle School is a vibrant place to work and learn. Our dedicated and talented staff ensure that students are challenged to meet their potential in a supportive environment. We have a holistic view of education with further excellence in our Technology Specialism. We cater for a wide range of interests through an extensive enrichment and extra-curricular programme. We believe there is something here for everyone.
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