Principal
Hamilton College
Leicester
- Salary:
- Group 7 Upper Range
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 13 March 2015
Job overview
Hamilton College, a popular 11-16 school, is on a "remarkable journey" (OFSTED) and has seen year-on-year record results. Judged good by Ofsted, with our brand new building, we are now set to secure these hard-won gains and to continue on our extraordinary journey.
After 10 years of excellent leadership, the Principal, Mr. John Morris, is retiring.
Governors are looking for a new Principal who will:
- be highly visible, leading by example and have a strong presence around the school
- have a relentless focus on continuing to raise standards
- lead and inspire high quality teaching and learning for our diverse student body
- communicate ideas clearly and secure the commitment of others
We have:
- high morale and we recruit and retain high-quality staff
- teaching that is good and increasingly outstanding
- dynamic and hard-working leadership teams and a very supportive governing body
- strong relationships with our supportive LA and other educational partners
- an extremely healthy financial position
- robust systems which ensure that the school operates smoothly on a day-to-day basis
For more information about Hamilton College go to: www.hamilton-college.co.uk. Application forms from: Hema Majithia (HR) 0116 4544389 or schools.hr@leicester.gov.uk
Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 13th March 2015
Interviews: Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd April 2015
To visit, please contact Jo Wetwood: 0116 2411814 or jwetwood@hamilton.leicester.sch.uk
Hamilton College
Belonging / Believing / Achieving
About Hamilton College
- Hamilton College
- Keyham Lane West, Netherhall, Leicester
- Leicestershire
- LE5 1RT
- United Kingdom
Hamilton College is a mixed, non-denominational, non-selective secondary located in Leicester. There are 1,100 places for pupils aged 11-16. The secondary school was established in 1959 and has modern facilities, including dedicated design, art, sports and performing arts spaces. There are also ICT suites and classroom Wi-Fi.
Interim principal
Jackie Gair
Values and vision
Hamilton College's stated aim is: “Every pupil achieves their very best and feels secure." Teachers want students to leave the school as aspirational, mature and confident young adults. The secondary school strives to encourage all children to achieve to the best of their ability and believes that everyone has the potential to succeed.
Hamilton College offers a variety of study support clubs to encourage pupils' academic, sporting and creative talents. The school also offers a wide range of trips and activities beyond the classroom. These have included visits to the European Parliament in Brussels and annual on-site activities such as the annual Fitness and Fun Week. An active student council works to represent the voices of pupils, helping them to get involved in decision-making at the school.
Ofsted report
“Leaders have provided a wide range of extra-curricular activities to enable pupils to extend their experience beyond the curriculum. These opportunities enable pupils to develop their understanding of the world around them, including understanding cultural diversity. They also enable the most able to explore the academic interests that they are unable to pursue in the school due to the narrow curriculum, particularly in science."
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