Headteacher
Marsden Heights Community College
Lancashire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership 28 - 35
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st January 2016
- Apply by:
- 7 May 2015
Job overview
Due to the retirement of the current postholder, Governors are looking to appoint a highly motivated Headteacher who will lead the college forward to the next phase of its development, building on achievements since its foundation in 2006 and continuing progress made so far. This is an excellent opportunity for a visionary leader who will commit to raising standards, put the needs of the learning community foremost and maximise the potential of all students.
Marsden Heights is a popular, mixed 11 - 16 college situated in east Lancashire that has capacity for 1050 students on roll. The new state of the art building opened in 2010 as part of the BSF project and offers excellent facilities across all faculty areas and a flexible learning environment.
We are looking for someone who:
- has inspirational and effective leadership skills
- has previous experience of successful secondary school leadership
- a proven ability to drive improvement across all areas of responsibility
- has previous experience of successfully managing a large budget
- a proven ability to build commitment and ownership and to command the respect and support of colleagues
In return we can offer you a highly committed and dedicated staff team and with an ethos focused on inclusive learning in order to realise the full potential of all students.
This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.
Marsden Heights is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applications to be received by 4.00 pm on Thursday 7th May 2015
Interviews to be held on Thursday 11th June 2015
For further details and an application pack, please contact: Mrs Janet Green, College Manager jgreen@marsdenheights.lancs.sch.uk
Tel’ 01282 683069 or visit our website www.marsdenheights.lancs.sch.uk
About Marsden Heights Community College
- Marsden Heights Community College
- Edge End Lane, Nelson
- Lancashire
- BB9 0PR
- United Kingdom
Marsden Heights Community College is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school without sixth form situated in Nelson, Lancashire. It is a community state school. An average-sized secondary school, Marsden Heights will provide 1,050 places for pupils aged 11-16, when fully subscribed.
Marsden Heights was founded in September 2006 as a result of the government’s Building Schools for the Future (BSF) school investment programme.
Principal
Alyson Littlewood
Values and Vision
Marsden Heights describes itself as a learning community, and prides itself on allowing its students to reach ambitious goals, be that academically, personally or socially. There is a focus on helping children develop into independent learners to prepare them for future life as responsible citizens, and on giving pupils a healthy combination of challenges and rewards.
The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum. It also makes use of the STAR learning programme, which stands for "solo, team, adventurous and reflective learner", and prepares students for different types of learning. Marsden Heights believes this kind of creative learning helps students build skills, techniques and disciplines essential for life after, as well as during, school.
Ofsted
“Pupils are well prepared for the responsibilities of life in modern Britain. Cultural cohesion is strong throughout the school. The work with pupils on bullying and online safety is good. The school has reduced the number of pupils excluded for poor behaviours. Strong relationships between staff and leaders create a climate of trust and teamwork.”
View Marsden Heights Community College’s latest Ofsted report
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