Headteacher
Woodrush High School
Birmingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- L29 – L35
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2015 or 1st January 2016
- Apply by:
- 11 May 2015
Job overview
As a result of the appointment of our current Head to the post of Principal at The Stourport High School & 6th Form College the Governing Body seek to appoint a new Headteacher to commence duties with effect from 1st September 2015 or 1st January 2016.
Woodrush is a designated Teaching School, a National Support School and was judged as Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2013. We have consistently been recognised by Ofsted as ‘Outstanding’ and during our last inspection in the 2013/14 academic year, gained ‘Outstanding’ in every single area. We offer our young people an excellent experience of learning, both in and out of the classroom, with a focus on creative and dynamic learning for students.
The ideal candidate:
- is dynamic, innovative, with a proven track record of outstanding leadership.
- has a genuine passion for teaching and learning with high expectations of staff and students.
- has excellent communication skills, is able to lead at all levels and will inspire, motivate and support the students, staff, parents and wider community.
We can offer you:
- motivated and enthusiastic students and staff who embrace school improvement and personal development
- excellent professional development programme
- support from a highly committed governing body
- a successful internal leadership structure to support on-going school development
- an involved, supportive and committed local community
This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding and innovative leader to play a pivotal role in the wider school.
Woodrush is situated in a pleasant suburban area in North Worcestershire on the borders of Birmingham only 5 minutes from Junction 3 of the M42.
Interested candidates are welcome to come and look around the school by prior appointment, please contact Mrs Robinson, Clerk to the Governors on 01564 823777 or email nrobinson@woodrushhigh.worcs.sch.uk.
A full application pack is available to download on our website www.woodrushhigh.worcs.sch.uk or alternatively email Mrs Robinson to request an application pack.
Closing date first post: 11th May (9am)
Interviews to take place: 19th & 20th May 2015
Woodrush High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Woodrush High School
An Academy for Students Aged 11-18
Shawhurst Lane, Wythall, North Worcestershire, B47 5JW
Email: office@woodrushhigh.worcs.sch.uk
www.Woodrushhigh.worcs.sch.uk
N.O.R c1000 Sixth form 101
Mixed, 11-18 comprehensive school
About Woodrush High School
- Woodrush High School
- Shawhurst Lane, Hollywood, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B47 5JW
- United Kingdom
Woodrush High School is a mainstream, non-denominational, secondary academy for girls and boys aged 11-18. It is situated Wythall, Worcestershire, near the city of Birmingham.
Our recent Ofsted inspection, December 2018, categorised Woodrush as a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ Leadership & Management and Personal Development, Behaviour & Welfare. It is a Teaching School and a recognised National Support School.
Headteacher
Mr J Barber
Values and vision
Woodrush High School believes learning is lifelong. It offers a calm, supportive and disciplined environment in which children can learn. Teachers believe students can always improve and must always strive to do so.
The secondary school respects individuals and believes in equality of opportunity for all. It is focused on doing everything it can to improve students’ chances in life and prides itself on being a big team that includes pupils, staff and parents. It embraces its community and its role in the local area.
Woodrush High School focuses on strong academic performance, but also puts emphasis on students learning life skills and taking part in extra-curricular activities, which range from the Duke of Edinburgh Award to the arts, music and sport.
'Morale at the school is exceptionally high. Teachers are proud to work at the school, they are fully engaged in leaders’ improvement drive and all share a common goal, namely, to make their school the best it can be.’ Ofsted 2018
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