Headteacher
Tor Bridge High
Plymouth
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 30 August 2018
Job overview
Tor Bridge High is a highly innovative and successful school in North East Plymouth, now seeking to recruit a committed and dynamic Headteacher.
Our new Headteacher will be a strong, successful senior leader who can empower students and staff to excel. The appointed candidate will be fully dedicated to recognising, nurturing and celebrating the uniqueness of individuals; enabling them to be the best they can at all times. A strong understanding of the financial aspects of running a modern academy is essential, as is a clear commitment to Tor Bridge’s values and mission.
Tor Bridge High shares a site with three other schools, Tor Bridge Primary, Cann Bridge School and Plym Bridge Nursery School, as part of the Tor Bridge Partnership.
Work on an exciting rebuild programme finished in September 2012 and the fantastic new buildings sets the scene of an extremely exciting and vibrant place to work.
Rated Good by Ofsted in March 2018, Tor Bridge High was described as having “an open and positive school culture”, “where pupils of different ages happily co-exist".
Ours is a thriving school with a PAN of 210, which is oversubscribed for the fifth year. Current roll 1258 of which 275 is sixth form.
Appointment details and application forms can be found below. If you have any questions please contact chair@torbridge.net
Attached documents
About Tor Bridge High
Tor Bridge High is a secondary mainstream school for girls and boys aged between 11 and 18. It was converted to academy status in August 2011. It is a non-denominational establishment. Tor Bridge High is based in the town of Estover in Plymouth, Devon. The school is in partnership with Plymouth University. It is also in partnership with Plym Bridge Nursery School, Cann Bridge School and Plym Bridge Nursery School.
Principal
Liz Dunstan
Values and Vision
Tor Bridge High school’s motto is “stronger together, creating better futures”. In sixth form the school offers children the opportunity to study BTECs, A levels and OCR Nationals. The curriculum is balanced and prepares students for life in the modern world. Teachers aim to care for pupils in order to help them have personal development. Students are offered a wide range of opportunities at the academy. This includes the chance to gain a Baccalaureate in English.
Ofsted report
“The Principal and other senior leaders focus effectively on improving the quality of teaching for all students. They are committed to ensuring that students make the best possible progress in all aspects of their development. Teaching is good. Teachers have high expectations and make their lessons interesting for students. From their starting points, students make good progress in English, mathematics and a wide range of other subjects. Their achievement is good. Students’ behaviour is good. Students are considerate and respectful. They show positive attitudes to their learning. The school provides strong personal support for students. This helps them all to feel safe and improves their progress.
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