Headteacher
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Derbyshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- L37-L43
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 3 February 2019
Job overview
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School, (DHFS) is a successful, oversubscribed, Local Authority maintained comprehensive school with 1,803 students on roll including 319 in the Sixth Form. It is situated on the western edge of the Peak District National Park, equidistant from the vibrant city of Sheffield in the north and Derbyshire market town of Chesterfield in the south.
Following the retirement of our current outstanding Headteacher in August 2019, the Governors wish to recruit an experienced, inspirational and ambitious individual who is committed to high standards of education and who can demonstrate leadership and management skills compatible with our school's vision, mission and values.
We are seeking to appoint a person who:
• has an outstanding track record in Educational Leadership with proven success and demonstrable impact
• is able to think strategically, analytically and creatively with due regard for accountability
• demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement in the development of people and systems in order to raise achievement of staff and students
• has the personal authority, communication and organisational skills to lead and manage effectively and with impact
• has the vision, imagination and commitment to add to the strengths of our Strategic Leadership Team, to meet the highest professional standards and be a role model for our school.
DHFS is a school that stands out. Our aim is for “Success with Care” and we achieve that as a result of our philosophy of “Commitment Not Compliance”. We are a learning community dedicated to providing an exceptional education for our students as a result of the exceptional skill and dedication of our staff. At DHFS, every person matters.
Please contact us to discuss the post or to arrange to visit the school. Application packs are available from Stephanie Dunne sdunne@dronfield.derbyshire.sch.uk at the above address or from the school website www.dronfield.derbyshire.sch.uk . Please apply with a covering letter directly to the school, for the attention of the Chair of Governors, which should address and evidence the selection criteria detailed in the Person Specification and not exceed 1,500 words.
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About Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Founded in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, the 'Ancient Free School of Dronfield' has evolved over the last 440 years, to become a forward thinking and dynamic comprehensive school firmly rooted in the heart of the Dronfield community. As the single secondary school locally we are part of a broader group of schools, the Partnership of Dronfield Schools (PODS), working together to serve the town.
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is a large 11-18 mixed comprehensive school which is maintained by Derbyshire Local Authority and has 1850+ students on roll alongside 250+ staff. Our mantra is “Success with Care”.
Our goal is to be exemplary in everything that we do and, as would be expected, this means that we research best practice, benchmark ourselves with the best and then put in place our strategic response to any aspect of school improvement. Our vision is to be exemplary; our strategy is to achieve this through our people by building commitment and trust. We work on the basis of “Commitment not Compliance” in the belief that all who are involved with our school contribute their best to ensure the best for our students.
As well as academic success, we like to celebrate the many achievements of our students in a wide variety of extracurricular activities. Our sporting teams have secured great success across a very wide range of individual and team sports. We value creativity highly and have rich and varied music and drama performances. We undertake numerous enrichment activities to enable students to broaden their horizons and widen their experiences. Our international work is highly valued and recognised with the International School Award.
We see Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School as a highly successful, caring and supportive school which is a great place to learn and work. Please take your time to explore our web site, www.dhfs.uk to find out more.
All best wishes,
Mr M J Cooper
Headteacher
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