Headteacher
Holmfirth High School
West Yorkshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- L33 – L39 (£86,439 - £100,072)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 4 March 2018
Job overview
Located in the heart of the beautiful Holme Valley, lies the small picturesque town of Holmfirth, better known as the location for the popular BBC TV series Last of the Summer Wine. Holmfirth High School is conveniently situated about seven miles from Huddersfield. The surrounding countryside is beautiful, set as we are in the Pennine Hills. Holmfirth is within 30-45 minutes of the centres of Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield and is easily accessible from the M1 and M62 motorways.
Our school is a happy, vibrant, respectful and caring place to learn and work. Above all we value strong relationships and see these as the foundation of our school community.
This role requires a Headteacher who is a skilful, influential communicator, working to raise expectations throughout the school community; improving communications, particularly with parents. You will be a visionary leader able to motivate a passionate and talented team, strengthening the impact of leadership and management.
Ambition will drive you to inspire and increase aspirations and standards across our school.
Your previous financial and budget management experience at a leadership level will put you in good stead to manage future challenges in a challenging educational landscape.
In return, you will receive positive support from our experienced governing body as well as the opportunity for continued professional development.
We would encourage you to visit Holmfirth High School in advance of your application to experience our culture and ethos for yourself. Such a visit is not part of the selection process, and whether or not applicants have visited will not influence the final outcome. To make an appointment please contact The Headteacher's PA, Catherine Mason; on 01484 691460, or email: c.mason@holmfirthhigh.co.uk
For more information and to apply please visit our dedicated website: www.nyresourcing.co.uk/holmfirthhighschool
Key dates
Closing Date: Sunday 4th March
Shortlisting: Thursday 8th March
Assessment Event: 20th & 21st March
When applying please take into account the following:
Supporting Information:
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the person specification. The information in Supporting Information will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
About Holmfirth High School
- Holmfirth High School
- Heys Road, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth
- West Yorkshire
- HD9 7SE
- United Kingdom
Holmfirth High School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. At its most recent inspection, there were 1,318 students aged 11-16 on the school roll. It is a specialist school in maths, computing and Applied Learning.
The town of Holmfirth has a population of approximately 5,000 and is located six miles south of Huddersfield. Holmfirth High School is situated next to Hey Days Nursery and Holmfirth Sports Centre.
Headteacher
Ben Stitchman
Values and vision
Holmfirth High School believes that, fundamentally, all schools are places of learning. It wants pupils to leave having achieved to the very best of their ability. However, the school believes personal development is as important as academic achievement. Teachers want pupils to grow into well-rounded, decent young people who are eager to build upon the vast range of experiences offered to them, in and out of the classroom.
The secondary school holds the Kirklees local authority Inclusion Mark, which recognises schools for showing that pupils of all abilities and backgrounds are nurtured and supported as they grow and develop. This is supported by the strong ethos of Holmfirth High School as an Extended School.
Ofsted report
“Middle leaders are closely involved in checking standards and work with senior leaders to check the quality of teaching. They are actively involved in sharing good practice and leading a culture of on-going improvement. They are accountable to leaders and governors. Their work contributes to a relentless focus on the quality of teaching that is contributing to improving rates of current progress.”
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