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Headteacher - Ysgol Rhosnesni, Wrexham

Headteacher - Ysgol Rhosnesni, Wrexham

Rhosnesni High School

Wrexham

  • Expired
Salary:
L28-L34
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
April 2018/Negotiable
Apply by:
5 January 2018

Job overview

The Governors of Rhosnesni High School wish to appoint a transformational leader to be our headteacher from April 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter.  

Ysgol Rhosnesni is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive school with 659 pupils on roll and is situated in the town of Wrexham.  If you have the drive and ambition and are a strong and inspirational leader, then this is an unparalleled opportunity to lead this English-medium comprehensive school.  You will need to work with stakeholders in order to develop a clear strategic plan and direct action to raise attainment and develop an aspirational culture.  

You will have strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate at every level. 

You will be able to demonstrate experience in delivering high quality teaching and learning and be able to use strategies to unlock the potential of every pupil.  

We can offer:

• A supportive governing body 

• A pleasant environment 

• The support of the Local Authority

• Above all pupils who want to succeed  

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious individual to drive improvement, develop a strong and purposeful school ethos and create a vision for the future. 

Governors are clear about the challenges facing the school and are determined to take all measures necessary in order to develop the school into a centre of excellence for Wrexham and the wider North Wales area.  

Applicants must be able to prove their experience by either being serving Headteachers or possess the NPQH qualification at the time of application and the Governing Body will consider exercising its right to appoint the successful candidate at a point in the salary range appropriate to their skills and expertise, in accordance with the STPCD.  

Please note that all positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check.  

To apply: Please see the applicant information pack and download and complete the PDF application form available with this advert or visit www.wrexham.gov.uk/jobs. If you would like a pack posted to you please email schoolshrservicecentre@wrexham.gov.uk to request this.

Visits to our school are encouraged, please contact Mrs J Maclean, Headteacher's PA on 01978 340840 to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Any applications submitted electronically via TES will be sent to Wrexham Council for consideration, alternatively these can be emailed directly to schoolshrservicecentre@wrexham.gov.uk or posted to Schools HR Service Centre, Contact Centre, Lord Street, Wrexham, LL11 1LG.  

Please note the closing date of 5th January 2018, interviews are planned for 22nd and 23rd January 2018.

WCBC welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age

Attached documents

About Rhosnesni High School

About Rhosnesni High School

Ysgol Rhosnesni is a thriving community school built upon the values of respect, honesty and success.  We are passionate about inclusivity and high expectations.  Uniform, attendance, punctuality and good manners are incredibly important to us.  We are proud of our reputation for high standards, discipline and teamwork.  This is the Rhosnesni way.

We work in collaboration with seven partner primary schools on the east side of the town in preparation for a smooth transition to the secondary sector.

We believe that all children deserve a rigorous academic education, combined with sports, arts and character development.  Students and staff embrace the language and heritage of our country, whilst celebrating the diversity and culture of 21st Century Wales.

Most importantly, Rhosnesni is a place of optimism and ambition.  We see the huge potential in every child and we know that education can increase opportunities and transform lives.

In the past four years, the school has grown significantly in size. Popular and oversubscribed, we are now the largest secondary comprehensive in Wrexham.

Please explore our website to find out more information about our school and its wider community.  Our school prospectus is attached, this can also be found: http://www.rhosnesni-high.wrexham.sch.uk/

If you keen to join our team, please complete and submit the TES online application form. If you would like further information before submitting an application, please call the school on 01978 340840 and ask for Mrs S Williams, Deputy Headteacher in charge of Curriculum.

Applications received from Agencies will not be considered.

Mr A Brant, Headteacher

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