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Headteacher

Stocksbridge High School

Sheffield

Salary:
L27 - L33
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2015
Apply by:
10 October 2014

Job overview

The forward thinking Governing Body is looking for a new Headteacher who can build on all the positive aspects of the school whilst developing an imaginative strategy for the future and translating this vision into the practical steps that will take our school into the next phase of its development. The school is situated on the edge of the picturesque countryside of the Peak District, within easy reach of the centre of Sheffield, the M1 and other major cities. It is a vibrant and exciting school with strong community links, where pupils and staff are happy.

Stocksbridge High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Services checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We are:

  • A school with an ethos of caring and respect
  • Determined to deliver outstanding education for all our students
  • A community based on enjoyment of learning, where learners are enthusiastic, ambitious, resilient and confident
  • A community based on a belief in the potential for all, where every individual is inspired to achieve to the very best of their abilities
  • A community that provides a broad and engaging learning experience, personalised to meet the needs and interests of all our students
  • Proud of our fabulous facilities for teaching and learning
  • A strong and supportive governing body keen to take our school forward with our Head

You will be:

  • Passionate about excellence in teaching and learning
  • An inspirational and motivational leader
  • A leader of learning, who will build on the excellent work so far
  • An excellent communicator
  • Open and grounded in your approach
  • Caring and committed to making a real difference for students and staff
  • Determined, energetic and ready for all challenges
  • Quality orientated and financially astute
  • Influential and outward looking
  • Community orientated

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed by prospective candidates. Please contact Sandra Roebuck (PA to current Head) on 0114 2883153 to arrange a suitable day. For further details and an application pack please see our website: www.sheffieldbsfschools.com/websites/stocksbridge or contact hhazleton@notredame-high.co.uk.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday 10th October 2014
Interviews: 5th and 6th November 2014

Stocksbridge High School
Shay House Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S36 1FD
Tel: 0114 2883153

About Stocksbridge High School

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+44 114 288 3153

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We are an ambitious and inclusive 11 to 16 comprehensive school firmly rooted in our local community. You will find us to be an open, friendly and welcoming with great pupils and a dedicated staff.

Every one of the young people we serve is entitled to thrive at school so that they may leave skilled, qualified and confident to make a success of their next steps in life. This is achieved through high quality leadership, teaching and support from our staff so that all pupils learn and progress well. Working at Stocksbridge High School means that you will always hold young people in high regard and have nothing but the highest of expectations for their learning, conduct and aspiration.   

Opportunities for professional development and for sharing practice within the school and across the trust enable staff to continually develop their skills and experience. This ambition is evidenced in our recent improvements in achievement and increasing roll; we are now oversubscribed in Y7. 

We are here to make a difference to the young people and families of Stocksbridge and we aim to be recognised as outstanding in this endeavour. It is an exciting time to join our school and if you share that ambition and determination I look forward to receiving your application

Headteacher 

Mr Andrew Ireland


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