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Headteacher

West Hill School

Tameside

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
20 March 2015

Job overview

West Hill School is an 11-16 converter academy for boys situated in the town of Stalybridge, in the Borough of Tameside. The school's long standing and enviable reputation within Tameside, combining drive for academic success with a diverse range of sporting, musical and artistic opportunities, is reflected in its popularity.

The Governing Body is now seeking an inspirational and ambitious Headteacher for September 2015, following the retirement of Robert Hewitt BA MEd after 20 years of dedicated leadership. A visionary leader, the next Head will build confidently on West Hill's considerable strengths to evolve the school as one of the leading educational establishments in the North West.

The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional strategic leadership skills and a substantial track record of achievement. Charismatic, warm and dynamic, the next Head will inspire a high calibre senior leadership team and engage the whole school community in the pursuit of excellence. A deep understanding of the rapidly changing education landscape, strong intellectual abilities and a genuine empathy with the ethos of the school are essential.

For further details and applications forms, please contact Mrs C Wright, Chair of Governors at ctg@westhillschool.co.uk or visit our website www.westhillschool.co.uk 

School Visits: Contact Mrs J Hemmings, Clerk to the Governors at ctg@westhillschool.co.uk 

Closing Date for Applications: 20th March 2015
Interviews: Monday and Tuesday 30th and 31st March 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 Hill School,
Thompson Cross,
Stalybridge,
SK15 1LX

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About West Hill School

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  • West Hill School
  • Thompson Cross, Stamford Street, Stalybridge
  • Cheshire
  • SK15 1LX
  • United Kingdom
+44 161 3382193

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Our Mission

West Hill School aims to develop confident and ambitious young men, equipped with the skills and qualifications to thrive in a changing world.

Our values and ethos

West Hill is a school where we have a core set of values that we live by: an ethos in which our values of Respect, Responsibility and Readiness constantly influence positive actions and behaviour.

West Hill is a school where both students and staff have the highest expectations of themselves and each other.  It is a place where every young man, no matter his own individual and unique starting point, is expected to 'Aim High' and work as hard as he can at all times.

West Hill is an inclusive school in which all of its students access challenging and engaging lessons, delivered by a passionate and committed team of specialist teachers.  It is a school that promotes a positive mindset in which our young men develop into independent, lifelong learnings; underpinned by a community in which pupils show the desire and resilience to learn and flourish.

Our school prides itself on its opportunity-based curriculum.  Our curriculum is specifically tailored to empower our young men, giving them the knowledge, skills, confidence and set of behaviours to become fully engaged citizens within the community.

West Hill is a school which recognises that what we offer outside of the classroom is as important as what takes place within it.  It is a school in which boys are exposed to, and encourage to partake in, a wealth of co-curricular activities to not only broaden the mind, but support and protect it.

Our school prides itself in having the highest reputation in our community, exemplified at all times, by the conduct of the West Hill Boy.

West Hill is a school where we promote the physical and emotional well-being of its staff by creating a working environment in which they feel valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive.

Our Vision

  • Every boy will be an independent, committed and engaged learner.
  • Every boy will embody the characteristics of the West Hill Boy and uphold our values of Respect, Responsibility and Readiness for Learning.
  • Ever boy will participate in a range of co-curricular activities.
  • Every barrier to accessing the full curriculum will be removed for all boys.
  • Every boy at West Hill will make an informed and ambitious transition to the next stage of his learning. 
  • Every member of staff will engage in professional development opportunities to be the best practitioner they can be.
  • Every stakeholder will feel safe, valued and connected to our community.
  • Every stakeholder will benefit from a continual focus on improving facilities for all.


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