Head Teacher
Williamwood High School
East Renfrewshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £84, 201
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 29 March 2015
Job overview
Teach at the top
Secondary School Vacancy
Williamwood High School is a six-year comprehensive school serving the areas of Clarkston, Netherlee, Stamperland and Busby in East Renfrewshire. The school building, which was opened in 2006, is equipped to the highest specification throughout. The school has a current roll of 1676 pupils with a projected roll of 1703 pupils for session 2015/16. Williamwood High School has excellent links with its associated primary schools of Busby, Carolside and Netherlee.
Applicants for the above post should be able to demonstrate the necessary skills and experience to take the school forward within the context of one of Scotland's highest performing local authorities.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence, therefore, to apply if you are barred from working with children.
Application Forms and Recruitment Packs can be obtained online at www.myjobscotland.gov.uk and quoting the above reference number or by telephoning
0141 577 3008 or alternatively by e-mailing customerservices@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Closing date: midnight on Sunday, 29 March 2015
www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/jobs
Attached documents
About Williamwood High School
- Williamwood High School
- Eaglesham Road, Clarkston
- East Renfrewshire
- G76 8RF
- United Kingdom
Williamwood High School is one of 7 secondary schools within East Renfrewshire and is a six-year, non-denominational, comprehensive school serving the communities of Clarkston, Netherlee, Stamperland and Busby. The catchment area is geographically compact such that most pupils live within walking distance of the school.
East Renfrewshire is a forward thinking local authority which is committed to continuous improvement for its customers, and in the case of Education, increases in attainment and achievement for its learners. Within that framework schools are empowered to ensure we deliver excellence and equity for all working in and using our services. To deliver on this pledge, we offer support and challenge to our schools and the outcomes achieved by our children and young people are reflective of the ethos of high expectations we have for all our staff and pupils.
Williamwood High School works within the context of the Local Improvement Plan of East Renfrewshire Council's Education Department and the Key Priorities of the National Improvement Framework.
Williamwood High School has three associated primaries (Busby Primary School, Carolside Primary School and Netherlee Primary School) and Cart Mill Family Centre. The school also comprises an integrated Communication Support Service which provides specialist support for East Renfrewshire pupils.
Williamwoood High School has a current roll of 1686 pupils. 2% of the pupils reside within SIMD 1-3 areas, 14% within SIMD 4-7 areas and 84% within SIMD 8-10 areas. 5.2% of pupils are in receipt of free school meals, 24% have an additional support need and 15% are from a BAME background. There are small numbers of care experienced pupils and looked after pupils.
Williamwood High School has a teaching complement of 125.55 FTE, which includes:
* 1 Head Teacher
* 6 Depute Headteachers
* 14 Principal Teachers (Curriculum)
* 9 Principal Teachers (Pupil Support)
* 2 Principal Teachers (Development)
* Support Staff 29.75 FTE, including:
* 11 Clerical Staff
* 7 Technicians
* 22 School Support Assistants
* 0.5 Librarian
For all information about our school please view the attached documents.
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