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Headteacher

Headteacher

Dinnington High School

Rotherham

Salary:
L32–L38
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01.09.15
Apply by:
13 March 2015

Job overview

‘Specialising in Science & Engineering’

Dinnington High School is an ambitious, thriving and successful school that seeks to drive its continuing success under the principle of ‘One and All’. It has a successful sixth form and excellent relationships with the Primary schools in its Learning Community and other Secondary Schools and Colleges in Rotherham.

Our retiring Head in his letter to Parents said:

“The young people of Dinnington have never ceased to amaze me. When it mattered they have never let themselves or me down. They have accepted the challenges I have asked their teachers to put in front of them each day, taken up the opportunities that the school can offer and developed into mature young people who can progress to apprenticeships, college, university and more importantly start to realise their ambitions. There are no limits to what a student from Dinnington can achieve”

Governors are looking for someone who is:

  • an outstanding and decisive leader with the vision and dedication to take an already good school and drive it towards outstanding practice in all areas;
  • someone who has a proven track record of successful leadership and management in a secondary school;
  • a visionary who will work closely with the Board of Directors of the newly created Multi Academy Trust and help to shape its future;
  • a leader who will work closely with the Board of Governors, embracing its role of critical friend and relishing challenge;
  • willing to set high standards and expectations of self and of others and to lead by example.

We can offer:

  • A school in the heart of the community where mutual respect is at the core of everything
  • A committed and capable staff with strong specialist expertise
  • Enthusiastic, respectful, talented and co-operative students
  • An ambitious and supportive Governing Body
  • Strong and active links with the Learning Community, Parents and the Local Community,
  • A vibrant school in a very accessible location.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Application form and further details are available on the school’s website www.dcsch.co.uk/vacancies or from Mrs E Preece, Staffing Officer, on 01909 552416 or e.preece@dcsch.co.uk.

Postal applications should be addressed to Mrs M Carroll, Chair of Governors, Dinnington High School, Doe Quarry Lane, Dinnington, Sheffield, S25 2NZ. or via email to e.preece@dcsch.co.uk.

Closing Date: 9.30am, Friday 13 March 2015
Interview Dates: Wednesday 25/Thursday 26 March 2015

NOR: 1196 (inc 199 in Sixth Form)

About Dinnington High School

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+44 1909 550 066

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Information for Candidates

Dinnington High School, is committed to providing, promoting and achieving excellence, where individuals come together and work co-operatively to ensure enjoyment, opportunity, achievement, equality and respect. 

Dinnington High School is a large school with 1175 students in KS3, KS4 and Sixth Form. Achieving excellence is at the heart of everything that we do across our curriculum and within our pastoral care of our students. Strong relationships, built on trust and mutual respect are central to all members of the community, having the opportunity to learn and be successful, both in and out of the classroom.

We aim to provide students with an inspirational learning experience through which they can develop into confident, resilient young adults, with a drive to do the very best. Our academy prides itself on its excellent pastoral care for all students, across all year groups. 

Everyone at Dinnington High School is valued. We recognise and celebrate the meeting of expectations and those who go the extra mile. We challenge people to push themselves, take a lead and have high aspirations, whilst ensuring they receive the right support care and guidance to make them feel safe and secure.


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