Headteacher
Denbigh High School
Luton
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2016
- Apply by:
- 21 September 2015
Job overview
Lead our next phase
This is an exciting new phase for Denbigh High School. We are at the cutting edge of innovation and determined to drive up standards even further.
We will invest in your development as you take the school to the next stage of its journey.
We need a dynamic leader with drive and ambition - someone with successful strategic experience and the ability to inspire, challenge and motivate our community.
An outstanding classroom practitioner, you will lead the team in delivering the best in pioneering teaching and learning, and empower each individual to fulfill their potential.
Working closely with our newly appointed CEO, you will contribute to the development of the Chiltern Learning Trust (Denbigh High School, Challney High School for Boys and Dallow Primary) as we continue to grow our national profile.
Together, we will find creative approaches to school improvement and take the school beyond 'Outstanding'.
Ultimately, you will ensure that we continue to give our students an exceptional education.
School vistis: On request
Closing date: 21 September at midday
Interviews: 29 & 30 September
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.
To download further information about the role please click here.
To request an application form, arrange a visit or for an informal discussion please contact Rahma Mohammed or Aaron Ashton on 020 3194 3064.
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About Denbigh High School
Denbigh is a thriving and happy learning community where expectations and standards are very high. Driven by our core value statement, ‘high achievement for all is our shared responsibility’, we are completely committed to inspiring and supporting our students so that they seek excellence in all aspects of school life – regardless of their ability or background.
We are committed to working with parents and carers to ensure that all are active participants in their child’s learning and development. We recognise and greatly value these partnerships, including those within the wider community - we truly achieve more together than in isolation.
Perhaps more than ever before, we are acutely aware that we play a key role in preparing our young people for their place as global citizens. To craft their position on the world stage, beyond personal endeavour we concentrate with purpose on the development of interpersonal skills and competencies; such as oracy, team work, resilience and leadership. We nurture respect for self, and others. For all stakeholders this means benchmarking ourselves against the best standards and practices, not merely nationally, but internationally. Denbigh is an aspirational, innovative and vibrant place to both learn and work. Rightly, students feel intensely proud of and attached to their school.
- Denbigh High School is Located in Luton, Bedfordshire.
- Approximately 1200 pupils between the ages of 11 and 16.
- Value-added score for progress from Key Stages 2 to 4 is the second highest in the country.
- Recieved TES ‘Secondary School of the Year Award’ 2009.
- Became an academy in 2010 as well as becoming a strategic partner of the Chiltern Teaching School Alliance, with Challney High School for Boys.
- In 2013 became part of The Chiltern Learning Trust which is a multi-academy trust comprising of Denbigh High School, Challney High School for Boys and Dallow Primary School.
WHY JOIN US?
Comprehensive induction programme
You will be given a comprehensive induction programme and we provide a supportive working environment.
Exceptional CPD and development opportunities
There are exceptional CPD and development opportunities through the Trust’s teaching school alliance and our family of schools.
Excellent geographic position
The school is in an excellent geographic position with easy transport links via the M1 and national rail networks - only 25 minutes by train to London, less than 2 hours to Brighton and Luton Airport is conveniently situated close to the Town centre.
Outstanding lifestyle opportunities
There are outstanding lifestyle opportunities, both locally and within easy reach. We are on the edge of the Chiltern Hills which also provides affordable urban or country living options in a variety of market towns or villages.
Students that are motivated and keen to learn
Our staff are highly valued, well supported and benefit from extremely positive pupil relationships and a calm and purposeful working environment.
These qualities are a central characteristic of our school and have been cultivated over many years through a whole school ethos that ensures that everyone works together to help one another succeed. Our core value statement ‘High achievement for all is our shared responsibility’ reflects this ethos and is understood and embodied by every child and adult in the school.
Access to excellent sports and fitness facilities
You will have access to excellent sports and fitness facilities including an on-site swimming pool and gymnasium.
A supportive local community
We have supportive parents and a local community that values the school most highly.
A long and distinguished track record
The school has a long and distinguished track record of achievement.
- Judged to be Outstanding by Ofsted
- One of the highest Value Added scores in the country for the last 5 years including being ranked second place nationally in the performance tables for the last two years
- Winner of the TES Secondary School of the Year Award.
FIND OUT MORE
To find out more about the school visit our website: www.denbighhigh.co.uk and follow us on Twitter: @DenbighHigh.
Watch our videos to find out what it is like to work at Denbigh High School.
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