Headteacher
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar, Alford
Lincolnshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- L23-L27 (Negotiable for an exceptional candidate)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
Job overview
The Governors wish to appoint an outstanding educationalist to lead this highly successful, friendly school, building upon the significant achievements of the Headteacher, Angela Francis, who is retiring after 22 years’ distinguished service. The Headship of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar, Alford presents an excellent opportunity for a strategic, empathetic and dynamic leader to work with a thoroughly committed and talented staff to continually develop a vision for a highly relevant, vibrant and engaging education for future generations of students.
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar, Alford is a popular co-educational selective academy with 573 on roll including 137 in the sixth form. The school was judged “Outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2007. Examination results at GCSE consistently place the academy amongst the best in the county.
The Governors are seeking a Headteacher who:
• Is inspirational and dynamic and will empower students and staff to excel
• Is thoroughly committed to promoting exceptional progress for every student whatever their individual starting points or background
• Is resilient and confident
• Is committed to the core values of Achievement, Integrity, Mutual Respect and Self-discipline
• Values knowledge and a love of learning
• Values a broad curriculum and appreciates the positive impact of a wealth of extra-curricular opportunities for students
• Has a passion for developing outstanding teaching and learning
• Has excellent leadership skills demonstrating the ability to develop, articulate and deliver an inspiring vision for Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar, Alford
• Has exceptional interpersonal skills with the capacity to develop highly effective relationships with all aspects of the academy community and with our educational partners
• Has proven capacity for strategic leadership, demonstrating financial acumen and the ca-pacity to maximise opportunities for the academy
In return, we can offer:
• A successful academy with a strong academic performance and the capacity to improve still further
• A dedicated, talented, enthusiastic staff who value the ethos of the academy and share a common vision
• An experienced, highly dedicated, leadership team
• Students who are self-disciplined, highly motivated to learn and who participate fully in the life of the academy
• An ambitious, dynamic and committed Governing Body who will provide support, strategic guidance and, where necessary, constructive challenge
• Highly supportive parents
• A countryside lifestyle on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.
The closing date for applications is noon 24th April 2019. Details of the application process are included in the Headteacher’s Pack which is available either online, from the academy website or from Mrs A C Duff, Clerk to Governors: a.duff@queenelizabeths.co.uk
Attached documents
About Queen Elizabeth's Grammar, Alford
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar, Alford
- Station Road, Alford
- Lincolnshire
- LN13 9HY
- United Kingdom
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar, Alford is a co-educational, selective secondary academy based in Lincolnshire, educating students aged 11-18.
The secondary school has approximately 575 pupils on roll. It has membership of the Young Journalist Academy and has a radio station run by its students.
Headteacher
Angie Francis
Values and vision
At Queen Elizabeth's Grammar, Alford, it is believed that learning must be central to the life of every one of its pupils. The school is keen to promote the professional development of staff and its performance management scheme supports them in the regular evaluation of their work.
The school believes there is much more to school life than just what is taught in the classroom. It is dedicated to ensuring all its pupils are given plenty of opportunity to enjoy and learn from extra-curricular and cross-curricular activities, which enrich the life of the school. With its business and enterprise focus, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar hopes to gives its students the skills to make a leading contribution on a national scale.
The secondary school fosters an understanding of different cultures and traditions and a sense of wonder regarding the world in which we live. Above all, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar values achievement, mutual respect, integrity and self-discipline.
Ofsted report
"Pupils' personal development is outstanding. They have exemplary attitudes to their learning. Their behaviour and attendance are excellent. They show respect for each other and have very well developed social skills. This is seen in their willingness to make a contribution to the school through the numerous opportunities to take responsibility and to organise activities. Sixth form students are very strongly involved in the rest of the school and provide impressive examples for others. There is a very strong sense of community in the school."
View Queen Elizabeth's Grammar, Alford's latest Ofsted report
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