Head of Achievement
Glebelands School
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR 2c
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2021
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2021
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Head of Achievement to join our outstanding pastoral team. Heads of Achievement provide outstanding care, support and guidance for students in their year groups. The role is broad and an exciting one, involving tracking of student progress, monitoring standards of Teaching and Learning and Behaviour for Learning. The position would be suitable for an experienced and ambitious teacher, and provides a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic team in an excellent school.
This is an exciting opportunity for an existing middle leader or teacher wanting to develop their leadership skills. The successful candidate will be a creative thinker with outstanding inter-personal skills and will be highly effective in promoting and maintaining excellence for all.
Governors welcome applications from teachers in any subject area, who can work well under pressure, have excellent time management and communication skills and have ambition to support all students to reach their academic and personal potential.
The post of Head of Achievement is a key role at Glebelands.
The successful candidate will be
- Passionate about supporting students in their learning
- An excellent classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire both students and staff
- Well informed regarding current educational issues and initiatives
- Have the ability to lead, inspire and support
- Be able to communicate with all stakeholders to effect change
Job Purpose
- To provide high-quality teaching and learning that supports students to make rapid and sustained progress
- To work as part of a team and participate in activities that support the improvement priorities of the school
- To consistently maintain the Teacher Standards
Attached documents
About Glebelands School
Glebelands School is a secondary coeducational school, based in Cranleigh, Surrey, for children aged 11 to 16. It is a non-denominational community school that currently educates around 702 pupils. The establishment first opened in July 1959. To celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2009, the school planted 50 trees in local parks at Elmbridge Village and Snoxhall.
Head of School
Russell Mitchell
Values and Vision
Glebelands School aims to have an outstanding curriculum that encourages students to be independent academics. It values pupils who respect others, including people in the local community. The school pushes students to work hard to achieve excellent exam results. Staff aim to help every student, by getting to know them as individuals and pushing them to pursue their dreams. Both academic and personal development is valued. Teachers aim to discover the talents and skills each child has.
Ofsted report
“Students’ achievement is good overall. Most teaching is good or better and, as a result, the majority of students make good progress from their starting points. A relatively high proportion of teaching is outstanding. Students’ behaviour around the school and in most classes is good. They respond well to the encouragement of staff and know the importance of the school’s motto ‘respect and achieve’. The school’s senior leaders and governors are totally committed to improving the school. Their passion and determination have brought about significant improvements in achievement, attendance and behaviour. The great majority of students have positive attitudes to learning and enjoy their lessons.”
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