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Director of English, Media and Performing Arts

Director of English, Media and Performing Arts

Poltair School

Cornwall

Salary:
Leadership Spine L8-L12 (starting point to be negotiated)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1st September 2015
Apply by:
11 May 2015

Job overview

A relocation allowance of up to £3000 is also available to anyone moving to the area.

Poltair School actively encourages all curriculum and pastoral leaders to aspire to senior leadership roles and offers an Associate Assistant Headteacher scheme to support this.

We are seeking an outstanding and innovative Director of English, Media and Performing Arts with a commitment to academic excellence and a passion for helping every student succeed. This role will use your outstanding pedagogy and inspirational leadership to drive forward standards within the department. This post would be suitable for an existing Head of English or someone with current experience of leading an area of school improvement.

As the Director of English, Media and Performing Arts you will:

  • Be an outstanding practitioner with a strong commitment to the highest standards for learning and teaching
  • Have a proven track record of raising attainment
  • Possess a strong desire to create an outstanding department in which all are valued and play a key role
  • Have ambition for future career progression and a commitment to continued professional development
  • Inspire students and colleagues to achieve their true potential

If you would like to arrange to visit the school, please contact Miss Claire White, Deputy Headteacher cwhite@poltair.cornwall.sch.uk.

For full details please visit our website www.poltairschool.co.uk or contact the Headteacher’s PA on 01726 874520.

Completed application forms should be sent to head@poltair.cornwall.sch.uk along with a completed Equal Opportunities form.

Closing date Midday on Monday 11th May 2015
Interviews Monday 18th May 2015

Poltair School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; therefore, all posts will be subject to a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

Number on roll: 680

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About Poltair School

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  • Poltair School
  • Trevarthian Road, St. Austell
  • Cornwall
  • PL25 4BZ
  • United Kingdom
+44 1726 874520

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Poltair School is a rapidly improving 11-16 school in the heart of St Austell, Cornwall.

Headteacher

Stephen Tong

Values and Vision

Poltair School is a welcoming, vibrant and fulfilling place to work. It is a happy school. We pride ourselves on our strong values, supporting and encouraging students to embrace their learning and attain increasingly high standards of achievement through high quality inspirational teaching. The improvement in the school in increasingly clear in terms of the quality and standards of work being produced by students, as well as stronger outcomes. The school is committed to our moto 'Believe and Achieve' so that all learners make exceptional progress.

Ofsted report

Available on the school's website.

View Poltair School’s latest Ofsted report 

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