Head of House
High Storrs School
Sheffield
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS + TLR2b
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2019
- Apply by:
- 25 February 2019
Job overview
High Storrs is a very successful high-performing 11-18 comprehensive school on the South Western outskirts of Sheffield that has benefitted from a £27m refurbishment of our Grade II listed building. Serving a multi-cultural learning community with high expectations and high aspirations, we are an over-subscribed school and are part of the Minerva Learning Trust.
We are firmly committed to a holistic approach that combines academic delivery with strong pastoral support. We place a high value on maximising all opportunities for learning, providing exceptional development opportunities in a supportive and forward-thinking culture. In November 2013 the school was graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted with Outstanding for the Sixth Form and student behaviour. Ofsted Inspectors commented: ‘Well done. It has been a joy to be here, teachers are such positive role models’
We are seeking to appoint a committed and reflective practitioner with excellent leadership skills and attributes as Head of House (permanent) from September 2019. The successful candidate will lead one of four vertical houses and have oversight of the well-being and achievement of 240 Students from years 7-11. The House System is well-established at High Storrs School and is integral to our success and positive, inclusive ethos.
Our current Heads of House are also strong teachers with high expectations for all students. We welcome applications from candidates of all curriculum areas/backgrounds.
Further details can be found in the job information pack on our website at http://highstorrs.co.uk/our-school/teaching-vacancies. If you would like to visit the school, please contact Alison Foulkes (PA to the Headteacher) via email afoulkes4@highstorrs.sheffield.sch.uk or telephone 01142670000.
To apply, download an application form from our website and send all electronic applications to afoulkes4@highstorrs.sheffields.sch.uk. Please provide phone numbers and email addresses for yourself and referees.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Attached documents
About High Storrs School
Head Teacher – Claire Tasker
At High Storrs, we believe in nurturing each student's potential, fostering a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom. With a rich history dating back over 100 years, our school has consistently been at the forefront of educational excellence, providing a dynamic environment where students thrive academically, socially, and personally.
Our curriculum is innovative with a wider range of GCSE and A level subjects on offer than most. Our core subjects are very strong with many students going on to study STEM subjects at A Level. Equally, we are renowned for our creativity and strong Arts curriculum with students of all ages excelling in Dance Drama, Music, Art, and Film Studies. We are also one of a small number of state schools nationally that teach Classics and Latin.
Values and vision
Our school prides itself on its strong academic record, with a high percentage of students consistently achieving top grades in their GCSE and A-level examinations. Additionally, our extensive extracurricular program, which includes over 50 clubs and activities, allows students to develop skills outside of the classroom and pursue their passions in sport, literature, history, ecology, the arts, STEM and much more.
High Storrs School is not just about academic achievement; it's about holistic development. Our pastoral care system ensures that students feel supported and valued, promoting their social, emotional, and personal growth alongside their academic success. At KS3 and 4 we have a strong House system and vertical tutor groups that support our students to ‘learn, succeed and thrive’. We are an inclusive, happy and successful community.
Ofsted report
March 2022 - 50184850 (ofsted.gov.uk)
About Minerva Learning Trust
Chief Executive Officer – Bev Matthews
Minerva Learning Trust is a multi-academy trust of schools. We are committed to providing an outstanding education for pupils who are from a wide variety of backgrounds across the city of Sheffield. Inclusion is very important to us. We do not allow disadvantage to be a barrier to learning and we support all our pupils to be the very best. Our pupils show a high level of care for each other and respect each other’s diversity.
Founded In 2014, Minerva Learning Trust grew from an outstanding single-academy, and has since grown to include primary, secondary, sixth form and one, unique post-16 provision. We have demonstrated a successful tenure of school improvement, growing schools from RI and inadequate Ofsted status to GOOD overall.
Websites
High Storrs School - High Storrs School
Minerva Learning Trust - Home - Minerva Learning Trust
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