Headteacher
West Derby School
Liverpool
- Expired
- Salary:
- L34 to L40
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 1 May 2015
Job overview
The Governing Body is seeking an inspirational and dynamic Headteacher for September 2015, following the retirement of the current Head after many years of dedicated leadership. A visionary leader, the next Head will build confidently on West Derby’s considerable strengths to develop the school further.
The School is an 11-18 converter academy for boys situated in Liverpool. It is oversubscribed and has an ethos of achievement and the belief that every student will achieve no matter their background.
Our new Headteacher:
- Will demonstrate exceptional strategic leadership skills and have a substantial track record of achievement
- Will inspire the senior leadership team and engage the whole school community in the pursuit of excellence
- Has a deep understanding of the rapidly changing education landscape
- Has strong intellectual abilities and a genuine empathy with the ethos of the school
We offer you:
- A welcoming and respectful school community
- A supportive and challenging Governing Body
- Hardworking and committed students and staff
- An attractive learning environment
For further details and an application form please visit our website at www.westderbyschool.co.uk. Preliminary visits to school are most welcome. Contact Mrs B Weightman, Business Manager at b.weightman@westderby.liverpool.sch.uk to arrange this.
Closing Date 1200 Friday 01 May 2015
School Visits – Can be arranged by contacting Brenda Weightman
Interviews will be held week beginning 11 May 2015
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
West Derby School
364 West Derby Road
West Derby
Liverpool
L13 7HQ
About West Derby School
Founded in 1957, West Derby School is a non-denominational boys secondary with co-educational sixth form in Liverpool. As of the most recent inspection there were 1031 students on the school roll, of which 113 were in the sixth form. The school has held academy status since 2012. Extra-curricular activities include Football, Table Tennis, Duke of Edinburgh (Kinball), Code Academy, STEM Club, French Club, Debate Mate, Music Club, Vocal Group, and Film Club. The school is located on Bankfield Road.
Headteacher
Sian Graham
Values and vision
This is a popular and oversubscribed school with a very special and warm ethos, which is based on achievement and the belief that every student will achieve no matter their background. Supporting this are simple but powerful values of mutual respect, dignity and pride
West Derby School offers a full range of academic and enrichment opportunities to all and is very proud of pupils' achievements.
West Derby School is committed to ensuring that all pupils, parents, staff and trustees work together in a safe and caring environment guided by our values of collective cooperation, mutual respect and courtesy. West Derby School believes that excellence for our pupils can only be achieved when all members of our community work together for the good of the pupils.
At West Derby School, our motto is to “be proud, aim high, work hard, be nice, no excuses” so that we can all “Walk as One”.
Ofsted
"Leaders have high expectations of pupils and students. Pupils rise to these expectations by following the ‘West Derby Way’. Pupils are proud to attend this school."
"Strong relationships and mutual respect characterise interactions between staff and pupils. Pupils know that staff care for them and want the best for them."
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