Head Teacher
Grange Academy
East Ayrshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £76,917
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 9 May 2014
Job overview
Head Teacher, East Ayrshire
East Ayrshire (pop. 120,000) has strong, vibrant communities where residents enjoy a good quality of life and have access to opportunities, choices and high quality services. Set in a desirable part of Scotland, East Ayrshire offers a contrast of beautiful countryside and scenic villages. With excellent train links and the M77 motorway extension, travel time between Glasgow and Kilmarnock is around 30 minutes, making many of our schools easily accessible using these routes.
With 9 secondary schools, 42 primary schools some of which have their own early childhood centre, 3 special schools and 14 separate early childhood centres, our staff are committed professionals who strive to meet the highest educational standards and are encouraged to use creativity in their daily practice.
We are an inclusive authority where everyone shares the aim of providing children and young people with the best start in life. The authority has invested in a modern school estate including shared campuses, integration of children with additional support needs and, where possible, children in early years. Our team enjoys a high reputation for innovative practice, curriculum development and excellent learning and teaching. As one of our head teachers you will play a key strategic role as part of the education authority team and as a leader of an excellent staff group.
We are currently seeking applications for a leadership post in the following school:
Grange Academy
(EAY002448)
Grange Academy is on a PPP Campus shared with Annanhill Primary School and Park School. The current role is 1,203 pupils. The campus offers excellent modern facilities and a learning environment which provides opportunities for collegiate working and the development of a positive ethos and culture. The school enjoys strong and positive links with parents and the local community. It has won national and international recognition for innovative practice.
The successful candidate for the post will be a strong and highly motivated leader with the drive to take the school forward.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please visit www.myjobscotland.gov.uk
Closing date 9 May 2014
For further information on East Ayrshire Council please visit www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
About Grange Academy
- Grange Academy
- Beech Avenue, Kilmarnock
- Ayrshire
- KA1 2EW
- United Kingdom
Grange Academy is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire. National awards offered to students include Sports Leaders UK Awards, John Muir Award, Saltire Awards and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Another extra-curricular activity offered is the Town Trail, a photography project capturing the local Kilmarnock community. The school is affiliated with Park School and Annahill primary school, and is adjacent to Grange Leisure Centre. The town of Kilmarnock has a population of 47,000, and is home to the oldest professional football team in Scotland.
Headteacher
Robert Johnston
Values and vision
Core to the Grange’s mission is the shared belief that every young person is unique and the schools aims to “Get It Right for Every Child”. The nurture and support each young person is encouraged in all aspects of their development as they grow to inhabit their full potential.
Each child is equally valued and is provided with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, confidence, beliefs and values to meet the challenges of an ever changing world. Through a positive classroom experience and the wide range of extra-curricular opportunities available to them, the school is seeking to encourage pupils to take advantage of all learning opportunities open to them.
Inspection Report
“Almost all young people have very positive experiences when learning and achieving in and beyond the classroom. Most young people enjoy school and feel that they are treated with fairness and respect. Their views are listened to and acted upon. For example, they have helped to design the school uniform and have worked with teachers to develop a new learning policy.”
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