Headteacher
The Community College
Shropshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Range L20 to L27
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 19 March 2018
Job overview
‘To succeed, to care, to inspire’
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Headteacher for our innovative and successful school to build on the improvements and achievements of recent years.
Our new Headteacher will:
- have a proven track record of effective leadership and school improvement;
- lead by example; promoting excellence and the enjoyment of teaching and learning;
- have high expectations of themselves, staff and students;
- show vision, flexibility, resilience, with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
We offer you:
- an efficient and effective school with excellent student/teacher relationships and an exceptional learning environment, judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2015;
- an enthusiastic, creative and capable staff and leadership team;
- experienced governors who will provide robust encouragement, support and challenge;
- friendly, confident and motivated students who are proud of their school and its learning culture.
The Community College Bishop’s Castle is an 11-16 school. It serves a sparsely populated part of South Shropshire and draws its students from a wide geographical area including many from Wales. The Community College stands at the heart of the community and is co-located with a Sports, Arts and Community Centre (the SpArC) that provides great benefit to ourselves and our partner primary schools and more widely to all residents in our catchment area.
The Community College is well supported by parents because they know that we treat our students as individuals and work hard to meet the particular needs and aspirations of all our young people. Our examination results have improved rapidly in recent years. In 2017 English and Maths results at Grade 4 were well above the national average, and particularly strong progress was demonstrated in Modern Languages and Science.
To arrange a personal visit to the school, please contact Mr Alan Doust, Headteacher, by telephone on 01588 638257, or email head@communitycollegebc.org.uk
To apply for this position please visit https://shropshirejobs.engageats.co.uk (vacancy reference EH17 18 07).
Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 19th March 2018 at 12 noon (CVs not accepted).
Interviews 17th & 18th April 2018.
Attached documents
About The Community College
From its beginning in 1922 as the County High School, the present Community College has become a vibrant and successful 11-16 school with 470 students on roll. We are a mixed comprehensive school, serving a rural, beautiful and sparsely populated area of South Shropshire.
The Community College, Bishop’s Castle is an innovative school which consistently puts high quality teaching and learning at the heart of what it does. Results are strong across all key indicators, with almost all subjects achieving at least national average and many much higher. Our last Ofsted inspection rated the school ‘good’ in each category. We have an excellent climate for learning and students enjoy being here, are respectful and feel safe.
The College is noted for its warm, friendly atmosphere and it is our vision ‘To Succeed, To Care, To Inspire’. There are excellent relationships between staff, students, parents, governors and the wider community, and the College offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities. We also believe that the best way to equip young people for their adult life is to make sure they achieve as highly as possible. The College is a high attaining secondary school and we achieve this by making sure we do the basics well every single day.
Every student is part of a coaching group which enables the school to give dedicated time to each individual and help them make outstanding progress. We have an enrichment afternoon when everyone participates in a range of sporting and cultural activities that promote wider learning and broadens the experiences of the student beyond the academic curriculum. We believe that educational experiences should extend beyond the classroom and across subject boundaries, so additionally, students are supported by a wide ranging visits programme across all year groups throughout the year.
We have strong links with the local community and we have a deliberate policy of encouraging community use of College buildings and facilities. The College has a partnership with Macechu Secondary School in Tanzania and operates both an annual teacher exchange and student visit.
The College has an excellent reputation for achievement and inclusion because the staff care passionately about the well-being of its students. There is a superb climate for learning within the school that is supported by the positive working relationships between staff and students. The school is well supported by parents, and together we try to ensure that all students have the best chance in life.
Students are encouraged to develop ownership of their learning and take on leadership roles within the school. There are a variety of leadership opportunities available, and successful candidates are elected by their peers for these positions, where they will work directly with staff on behalf of the student body to provide an excellent all round education.
As a school we believe that in the right environment and with the right work ethic all students can exceed their expectations. We are constantly striving to provide that environment for our students.
In short, the College is a great place to work and learn. We don’t get everything right, but always endeavour to do so. We don’t mind taking risks and we like to have the courage of our own convictions. Our staff and students are loyal and are genuinely proud of their school.
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