Deputy Headteacher
The Winston Churchill School
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- London Fringe Leadership Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
Job overview
At Winston you will have, as a Deputy Head, a significant level of autonomy, within a strong leadership team and development into Headship.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an exceptional person to support the work of the Headteacher and Leadership Team as Deputy Headteacher. This is an exciting opportunity to take a key leadership role as we move a very good school to outstanding. Our innovative approach to school development allows individuals to flourish and your strengths will be used to enhance our school.
Governors are seeking to appoint a talented professional who is:
- A visible leader who has a proven record of effective & successful leadership at a senior level.
- Ambitious for our students.
- Passionate about teaching and learning.
- Ambitious for Headship
- Committed to working in partnership.
Responsibilities include:
- Strategic development of our streams.
- Developing a curriculum that meets the needs of students, ensuring effective timetabling.
- Ensuring that the use of data informs and enhances student progression.
- Other aspects of the role to be negotiated.
Our Commitment to you:
- A significant level of autonomy within a strong leadership team.
- Development into Headship.
- Friendly, professional and welcoming staff team.
- Amazing students, eager to learn and lead.
More detailed information and an application form are available from our website: www.wcsc.org.uk
Visits to the school are welcome and can be arranged by contacting Mrs R. Zimmerman, the Headteacher’s PA, on r.zimmerman@wcsc.org.uk Applications should be emailed to Mrs Zoe Johnson-Walker, the Headteacher on z.johnsonwalker@wcsc.org.uk
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required prior to commencement.
About The Winston Churchill School
- The Winston Churchill School
- Hermitage Road, St. Johns, Woking
- Surrey
- GU21 8TL
- United Kingdom
The Winston Churchill School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school situated in Woking, Surrey. There are approximately 1,498 students at the school between 11-16 years.
The Winston Churchill School was established in 1967 and became a Specialist Sports College in 2002.
Headteacher
Zoe Johnson-Walker
Values and vision
The Winston Churchill School wants children to excel in a nurturing, caring and vibrant learning environment. It aims to deliver a diverse and enriching curriculum to inspire pupils to achieve to the best of their ability. Students are taught to wear their uniform with pride and value the school community. The Woking based secondary school offers students a wide range of extra-curricular activities to get involved in and gain experiences and opportunities outside of the classroom, including music lessons and sports clubs. Community is important to The Winston Churchill School and pupils are encouraged to become caring and active members of society. The school wishes for students to gain the confidence and skills to be able to succeed when they leave to the next stage of their education.
Ofsted
“Students display positive attitudes to learning. They listen attentively and respond appropriately to questions and requests. They take pride in their appearance and in their school uniform. The school campus is free from litter and graffiti. Good relationships, between students and between students and staff, ensure that learning flows with little interruption. Students behave well in classrooms and around the school site. They show consideration to one another and are courteous to visitors”.
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