Headteacher
Oldfield School
Bath and North East Somerset
- Expired
- Salary:
- L29-35
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015 or earlier
- Apply by:
- 20 June 2014
Job overview
Oldfield school converted to academy status in 2011 and is expanding after becoming co-educational in 2012. We offer an exciting opportunity for a high-calibre professional to lead the whole community in our Outstanding school, placing students at the heart of its mission.
The school prides itself on encouraging, and achieving, the highest standards in teaching and learning and behaviour inside and outside the classroom. Our ambitions for the future include the growth of the Sixth Form in a highly competitive local environment and the provision of a genuinely outstanding, all-round education for our students, together with a fulfilling place for our staff to work.The successful applicant will ensure that the school and its pupils have an important place in our community.
The role offers a range of opportunities and challenges and the successful candidate will be an inspirational figure to both students and staff, with the capacity to lead on continuing improvements to standards of achievement across the school, thereby ensuring all students reach their full potential.
Applicants should have a proven track record of successful leadership in a senior position in a secondary school/academy.
The ideal candidate will be able to work with the governing body to:
- Share knowledge, skills and approaches to improve provision for all students in the school
- Promote excellence in teaching and learning, leading by example to continually improve standards and ensure a continuous and consistent focus on students' achievement and development
- Ensure a high-quality educational experience is available for all students who attend the school
- Develop creative and collaborative responses to personalised learning and teaching to meet all learners' needs
- Lead innovation in education, ensuring the school is responsive to the changing environment and that the skills, learning and aspirations of students are developing and enhanced at all key stages
- Engender the confidence of colleagues in order to develop high aspirations and commitment to the school's mission among all staff
- Work to develop curricula informed by current knowledge and best practice to equip all students for the demands of the 21st century
- Ensure the standing and respect of the school in the education community and participate in joint collaborative developments.
Full details and an application form are available on our website www.oldfieldschool.com/vacancies by telephoning the school on 01225 423582 or emailing headteacher@oldfieldschool.com
CLOSING DATE: Friday 20th June 2014.
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OLDFIELD SCHOOL
Kelston Road
Bath
BA1 9AB
Headteacher: Mr M Woodville (Acting)
"An outstanding school", Ofsted 2007 & 2012
About Oldfield School
- Oldfield School
- Kelston Road, Bath
- Somerset
- BA1 9AB
- United Kingdom
Oldfield School is a co-educational academy school based in Bath and North East Somerset for students aged 11-18. It is a non-denominational school.
Headteacher
Andy Greenhough
Values and vision
The central philosophy on which the curriculum of Oldfield School is based is that all students are of equal worth and that each has an entitlement to a properly planned and delivered education that is broad, balanced, relevant, coherent and differentiated.
The school has high expectations which permeate all aspects of school life – such as behaviour, attendance, uniform, and homework. It believes students like to know that boundaries are set.
The school firmly believes that students need to develop the skills to work independently and to practice and extend skills learned in school. Its new Learning Resource Centre, fully equipped with books and computers, is also open to allow students to study at school after the normal school day.
Ofsted
“Much high quality learning extends beyond the classroom, through regular homework, internet-based learning packages and additional study sessions at lunchtimes. Students’ work is regularly and helpfully assessed and their progress rigorously monitored. Any underachievement is swiftly identified and addressed. Parents and students have a high regard for the school. They value the many opportunities for students to take on responsibilities and join clubs which promote their cultural, artistic or sporting interests. Students’ behaviour in and outside of lessons is impeccable. Students are polite, courteous, helpful and constructive.”
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