Headteacher
The Grange School
Halton
- Expired
- Salary:
- L28 - L34
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2015 (or as soon as possible after that date)
- Apply by:
- 14 May 2015
Job overview
The Grange is a 3 to 16 school, set in the heart of the community in Runcorn. Our school has an ethos and culture where every learner is valued and supported to achieve their potential whatever their background. We have recently moved into a purpose-built new school that offers the very best educational opportunities to all.
The Governing Body is seeking an inspirational and dynamic Headteacher for September 2015 (or as soon as possible after that date) following the retirement of the current Head after many years of dedicated leadership. We welcome applications from candidates with a proven track record of senior educational leadership (in either the primary or secondary phases) and the capacity and vision to lead the school on its journey to become ‘outstanding’.
We are offering an exciting opportunity to a candidate who will:
- Have a substantial track record of achievement and demonstrate strong, strategic leadership
- Have a passion for learning and teaching
- Recognise, value and build on the school’s many strengths
- Inspire, challenge and motivate the whole school community in the pursuit of excellence for all
- Empower individuals and promote team work across the phases
- Further develop the all-through nature of our school
For further details and an application form please visit our website at www.thegrange.com.
Applicants are very welcome to visit the school. Please telephone Mrs Elaine Hall, School Business Manager at The Grange School to arrange this (telephone: 01928 562660)
Closing date: Thursday, 14th May 2015 (no later than 12 Noon)
Shortlisting: Friday, 15th May 2015
Interview dates: Wednesday 20th and Thursday, 21st May 2015
The successful candidate will be required to obtain a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. Further information about the DBS can be found at https://gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Halton Borough Council and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
Halton is an equal opportunities organisation which welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
NOR 1088 (plus Nursery)
Age Range 3 to 16 years
About The Grange School
The grange school is a mixed, non-denominational, all-through community school for students aged three to 16. It is located in Runcorn, Cheshire, and can take about 1300 pupils.
Formerly known as The Grange Comprehensive School, the school became an all-through school in 2010 after merging with the neatby Grange Nursery School, the Grange Infant School and the Grange Junior School.
Headteacher
Ms J.E.Vincent
Values and vision
The Grange School aims to provide pupils with a world class education, regardless of the age at which they join the school. Its vision is to become “the best ‘all through’ school in the country”, and its slogan is: One School One Vision.
The school offers what it calls “life enhancing experiences” for pupils, which it hopes will ignite their curiosity, and give them a platform to pursue their aspirations. The school also works with lovlal universities and businesses, which it sees as an important part of what the school does to develop young people.
The Grange names student leadership as something it feels is very important. The school strongly encourages learners to apply for roles as leaders or ambassadors, and to help support and guide their peers.
Ofsted
“In a short period of time, the headteacher, deputy headteachers and governors have galvanised the staff and brought about significant improvements to teaching, learning and pupils’ outcomes."
“Teaching, learning and pupils’ outcomes in the primary phase are consistently good...There is now a real sense of unity across the primary and secondary phases and good practice is shared regularly. Transition arrangements are exemplary.”
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