Principal
Reading Girls' School
Reading
- £69,031 - £92,624 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Group 6 L21 - L35 (Depending on experience)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2022 or earlier
- Apply by:
- 17 June 2021
Job overview
If you are an inspirational and empathetic leader, with substantial experience as a deputy headteacher/principal in a secondary school, and are looking for new challenges in a school where you can drive up attainment, and can maintain the school’s growth and outstanding reputation this could be your ideal next career move.
Part of the Thames Learning Trust, Reading Girls School is recognised by Department for Education (2019) as performing in the top 1% of all schools nationally. Indeed, we are passionate about encouraging our pupils to be lifelong learners. We want to give them the skills and confidence to face the future with optimism and excitement, knowing that, with hard work and determination, they can succeed. We believe in deeper applied learning to provide the best life chances possible for every student – and whoever takes on this exciting role will be at the helm in doing just that.
As Principal, we will look to you to provide professional leadership and management of the School that will promote a secure foundation from which to achieve high standards in all areas of our work. This will be through effectively leading teaching and learning, promoting excellence, equality and high expectations for all pupils and staff by creating a clear vision and strategic direction.
From evaluating the school’s performance and identify priorities for continuous improvement to deploying resources to achieve its aims, you will be instrumental in making things happen, every step of the way. In addition, when it comes to strengthening our parental engagement, securing the commitment of the wider community or working effectively with Trust colleagues, again, we will count on you to deliver.
To apply, you will need evidence of regular, recent and appropriate professional development for the role of Principal, and experience of having created, driven, and delivered change programmes through effective leadership. As well as outstanding teaching skills, you will have the enthusiasm, energy and vision to successfully lead a high-calibre team working in a high-achieving academy. You also have what it takes to develop strategies that encourage parents/carers to support their children’s learning. In short, you are ready to take the next step in your successful career to date.
To apply, please complete an application form, together with a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for this position, to aworley@thameslearningtrust.co.uk
Potential candidates will have the opportunity to take a tour of the school on Monday 24th May (am) or Tuesday 25 May (am).
To arrange your visit email aworley@thameslearningtrust.co.uk or call 07841 921958 for an informal chat.
Closing date: Thursday 17 June 2021 at noon.
Interviews will be held Thursday 1st and Friday 2 July 2021.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all the staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.
Attached documents
About Reading Girls' School
We are extremely proud of our school which aims to fulfil the potential of each and every student within a caring and stimulating environment.
Principal's Welcome...
May I take this opportunity to welcome you to our school. We are a partially selective girls’ school, in south Reading. Our aim is a very clear one which is to provide the best life-chances possible for every student . To that end, we challenge our students to the very edge of their academic capabilities whilst providing wrap-around support towards those goals. I believe in the importance of stepping out of one’s comfort zone, in order to improve. Consequently, our vision is under pinned by the value placed on LEARNING.
Leadership at all levels.
Excellence in teaching
Aspirational parents, staff and students
Respect for the beliefs and rights of others
Non-negotiable behaviour for learning
Independent learning
New technologies
Going the extra mile for yourself and others
Aims
- To build a creative and enterprising community that can respond to challenge and embrace change.
- To inspire all to achieve their best in their academic, social, moral, spiritual, technological and entrepreneurial development.
- To ensure all members of the school community are empowered to become active life long learners with high aspirations for themselves and others in the global community.
- To create a vibrant learning environment where all are secure and encouraged to make healthy life choices.
Reading Girls’ School is a single sex Foundation School situated in South Reading, open to girls of all abilities with an excellent record of pastoral care. In order to maximise our success for the future, Reading Girls’ works closely with Kendrick Grammar School to sharpen the school’s drive for academic excellence.
Reading Girls’ is a dynamic school, set on a path of further improvement. All students are encouraged to strive for excellence and the school aims to challenge and motivate girls to maximise their potential, both academically and socially. Good qualifications, independence, confidence and the ability to communicate effectively with others are essential for adult life.
Our curriculum covers a broad range of subjects and offers a wide variety of opportunities for all. We encourage our students to become independent learners and seek the support and co-operation of parents to aid in this process. Girls are also encouraged to become involved in extra-curricular activities outside the normal school day. Working in partnership with parents, we provide a firm framework within which every girl has the chance to excel.
If you are appointed to Reading Girls' School you can expect:
- A school committed to improvement and development
- A strong professional team of staff
- A well managed and developing curriculum
- Professional development for all staff
When appointing staff at Reading Girls' School we are seeking people who are:
- Committed to the needs of all children and young people
- Excellent classroom practitioners
- Enthusiastic and hardworking
- Committed to improvements
- Willing to contribute to extra curricular activities
- Able to liaise with parents and students
- Efficient and effective managers of resources
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